fallacy

Hasty Generalization

Deciding something about a whole group based on too little evidence.

Post Hoc (False Cause)

Assuming one event caused another just because it happened earlier in time.

Slippery Slope

Claiming one small step will lead to a huge, extreme chain of events without proof.

Weak Analogy

Comparing two things that aren’t similar in the ways that matter.

Appeal to Authority

Using someone who isn’t an expert as proof your argument is right.

Ad Populum (Bandwagon)

Saying something is true or good because "everyone" believes or does it.

Ad Hominem

Attacking the person instead of their argument.

Straw Man

Misrepresenting someone’s argument so it’s easier to attack.

Red Herring

Bringing up an unrelated point to distract from the real issue.

False Dichotomy

Acting like there are only two choices when there are more.

Equivocation

Using a word with multiple meanings in a confusing way to trick the argument.

Appeal to Ignorance

Saying a claim must be true because no one has proven it false (or vice versa).