1 Fallacies of Relavance

What are the Fallacies of Relavance

A fallacy of relevance occurs when a conclusion is supported by information that is not logically relate to the truth or Falcity of the claim. These fallacies distract from valid reasoning by inserting emotional, social, personal, or unrelated elements

What are Faulty appeals?

Attempts to prove a conclusion based on external influences like emotions, popularity, authority, or tradition

Appeal to emotion

This fallacy uses emotional reaction as justification for a conclusion. It treats how someone feels about a claim as if it proves the claim itself. Emotions are used to bypass rational evaluation

Appeal to fear

Attempts to justify a conclusion by invoking potential danger or harm.

Appeal to pity

Attempts to gain acceptance by highlighting suffering or misfortune. Treats sympathy as a reason to agree

Appeal to spite

Relies on bitterness, resentment, or personal dislike to reject a conclusion.

Appeal to popularity

Treats widespread belief or approval as if it proves something true. Assumes the majority opinion equals correctness

Bandwagon fallacy

Argues that something should be accepted or done because others are doing it.

Snob appeal

Argues that a claim should be accepted because it's favored by the elite or exclusive group. Ties merit to social status

Appeal to tradition

Justifies a belief or practice solely based on it's historical use. Assumes longevity equals validity

Appeal to novelty

Argues something is better or more true because it is new. Innovation is treated as a guarantee for correctness

Ad hominem fallacy

Attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument it self. Goes after personal traits, background, or character

Circumstantial ad hominem

Tries to invalidate a argument based on a person's motives. Casts suspicion on a bias. Equates bias to falsehood

Tu Quoque ad hominem

Rejects a argument by accusing it of hypocrisy. Assumes that a claim is false or invalid because the person doesn't follow it themselves.

Genetic fallacy

Judges a claim solely based on it's source or origin

Red Herring fallacy

Introduces unrelated material to divert attention from the issue. Appears relevant but it's logically disconnected

Straw men fallacy

Misrepresents or distorts the argument to make it easier to attack. The distorted argument is refuted instead of the real one.