Fallacies Review
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False Dichotomy
A situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options
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Post Hoc or False Cause
B comes after A, so A directly caused B to happen
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Missing the Point
A logical argument is given yet the stated conclusion is something else
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Slippery Slope
An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous
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Appeal to Authority
Using an expert figure when they really aren't an expert at all. Ex: Shaq in the insurance ad
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Appeal to Pity
Getting someone to give you what you want by making them feel sorry for you and your situation
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Hasty Generalization
Making a snap judgement of something when a relevant sample size is not given
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Straw Man
Anticipating and refuting your opponent's points, making them look weak and dumb
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