Logical fallacy

Straw Man

is one that argues against a hyperbolic, inaccurate version of the opposition rather than their actual argument.

Glittering generality

An emotionally appealing phrase so closely associated with highly valued concept and beliefs that it Carrie’s conviction without supporting information or reason.

Anecdotal evidence

The use of evidence or isolated example that reply on personal testimony to support or refute a claim.

Slippery slope

arguer claims a specific series of events will follow one starting point, typically with no supporting evidence for this chain of events.

Red Herring Fallacy

diverting attention from the real issue by focusing instead on an issue having only a surface relevance to the first.

Fallacy fallacy

an idea which many people believe to be true, but which is in fact false because it is based on incorrect information or reasoning

Genetic fallacy

the act of rejecting or accepting an argument on the basis of its origin rather than its content

Loose/ hasty generalization

statement made after considering just one or a few examples rather than relying on more extensive research to back up the claim.

Single cause and effect

Claiming that only one event cause another when there’s no real connection

Non sequitur

The first part of the idea does not relate to the other

Either/ or

Suggesting two alternatives when the issue may be more complex

Band wagon

the arguer claims that a certain action is the right thing to do because it’s popular.

False authority

Draw away form evidence and lean on popularity if someone

Appeal to emotion

Exploit audience feeling to get them to your side

Ad hominem

Attack the person instead of ideas