Math 107 Week 1

Logic

The study of methods and principles of reasoning.

Argument

An argument uses a set of facts or assumptions called premises to support a conclusion.

Fallacy

A deceptive argument.

Appeal to popularity

Many people believe p is true;therefore… p is true.

False cause

P came before q; therefore… P caused Q.

Appeal to ignorance

There is no proof that p is true; therefore… p is false.

Hasty generalization

P and Q are linked one or a few times; therefore…P causes Q.

Limited choice

P is false ; therefore…only q can be true.

Appeal to emotion

P is associated with a positive emotional response; therefore…p is true.

Circular reasoning

P is restated in different words—>p is true.

Diversion

P is related to q and I have an argument concerning q; therefore… p is true.

Strawman

I have an argument concerning a distorted version of p; therefore…I hope you are fooled into concluding I have an argument concerning the real version of p.