logical fallacy

Either-or fallacy

Argument suggest that there are only 2 options or potential outcomes

Hasty generalization

Rushed conclusion or stereotypes

Appeals to ignorance

Saying something must be true (or false) because there isn’t evidence to contrary

Bandwagon fallacy

It must be true/acceptable because many people believe or agree it

Weak analogy

Analogy is used but is too dissimilar to be effective

Straw man argument

Avoiding the actual topic

Appeals to pity/overly emotional fallacy

Appealing to pathos is the basis of the argument

Non-sequitar fallacy

Statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument

Appeals to authority

The entire premise of argument is that a famous person believes it so it must be true

Ad hominem fallacy

Attacking the persons character/credentials instead of addressing the real argument

Slippery slope fallacy

Suggests that taking a minor action will lead to major & sometimes ridiculous consequences

Faulty causality

One event followed another, the first caused the second