Fallacies Lecture Notes

Flashcards about Fallacies

What is Circular Reasoning?

An argument that uses its conclusion as evidence to support itself without providing new or independent evidence.

What is Appeal to Emotions?

Arguments made to manipulate the recipient's emotions rather than using valid reasoning.

What is Slippery Slope?

Exaggerating the outcomes of a minor event into a major catastrophe.

What is Ad Hominem?

Attacking the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

What is Equivocation?

The use of a key term ambiguously, resulting in a conclusion that is not logically sound; a statement crafted to mislead through a key statement itself.

What is Appeal To Authority?

Arguing that a statement is correct solely because someone has more authority.

What is False Dilemma?

Presenting only two options in an argument when more options exist.

What is Hasty Generalization?

An argument based on too little evidence, leading to a broad generalization.

What is Bandwagon?

Arguing that something is correct just because it's popular or supported by the majority of people.

What is Red Herring?

Addressing a totally different topic in the middle of a debate.

What is Straw Man?

Misinterpreting or creating a distorted version of an opponent's argument.