Understanding Logical Fallacies

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid

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Why might logical fallacies be persuasive?

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They sound confident, even if illogical

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False cause

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Blaming something that didn't cause the event

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What does the phrase 'correlation does not equal causation' explain?

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Two things occurring together doesn't mean one caused the other

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What is a 'strawman' fallacy?

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Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack

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What does 'begging the question' involve?

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Assuming the conclusion within the premise

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Why should George use evidence and reasoning in his argument about ghosts?

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To prove his conclusion logically

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What is a 'false dilemma'?

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Presenting only two options when more exist

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What might be other possibilities when Ethan doesn't answer the door?

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Ethan is busy or unable to come to the door

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What should you do to spot logical fallacies? Options: Listen without questioning, Agree with the speaker, Apply critical thinking, Ignore the details

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Apply critical thinking