Logical Fallacies

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering various logical fallacies and their definitions from the lecture notes.

Hasty Generalization

Making a broad conclusion based on too little evidence.

Bandwagon

Assuming something is true or good because many people believe it or do it.

Ad Hominem

Attacking the person instead of addressing the argument.

Straw Man

Changing or exaggerating someone's position so it is easier to attack.

False Dilemma

Presenting only two choices when other possibilities exist.

Slippery Slope

Claiming one action will lead to increasingly extreme consequences without proving the steps.

Appeal to Emotion

Using fear, guilt, anger, pity, or another emotion instead of enough evidence.

False Cause

Claiming that one thing caused another without proving the connection.

Appeal to Authority

Treating someone's opinion as proof because the person is famous, respected, powerful, or successful.

Red Herring

Introducing something irrelevant that distracts from the actual issue.

Loaded Question

A question that contains an assumption that has not been established.