Daniel Cards

Ad Hominem

Attacking a person instead of addressing their argument.

Ad Populum

Arguing something is true because "everyone is doing it."

Slippery Slope

Claiming one event will inevitably lead to a chain of disastrous outcomes.

Search for a Perfect Solution

Rejecting a solution because it doesn’t solve the problem entirely.

Appeal to Questionable Authority

Using an unreliable source to support an argument.

Appeal to Emotion

Using emotional appeals instead of logic.

Glittering Generality

Using vague but emotionally appealing statements.

Straw Person

Misrepresenting or distorting an argument to make it easier to attack.

Red Herring

Introducing a distraction to avoid addressing the real issue.

False Dilemma

Presenting only two options when more exist.

Explaining by Naming

Acting as if naming something explains it.

Begging the Question

Circular reasoning where the conclusion is restated as evidence.