Logical Fallacies

Vocabulary flashcards defining logical fallacies based on the provided lecture notes, including Circular reasoning, Slippery Slop, and False dinema.

Circular reasoning

Argument restates itself without Proof; for example, He's honest because he tells the truth and he tells the truth because he's honest.

Slippery Slop

One small action leads to extreme consequence

Bandwagon appeal

Pressure u to belive do Somthing everyone does; for example, Don't be the only one leftout - get this drink.

Sweeping generlazation

A fallacy where a specific instance is applied too broadly, such as assuming all Texans are friendly because one friend from Texas was friendly.

Ad Hominen

attacked the Doudon instead of ther arqument

False dinema

Presents only 2 options when Many exists; for example, claiming you either go to an expensive college or you won't succeed.