Unit 9 Logical Fallacies

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False equivalence is when two things are compared as if they are equal or similar when they are actually different.

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True

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False equivalence can lead to fair and accurate comparisons.

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False

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Identify the false equivalence fallacy: Taking medicine for a headache is like using an umbrella in the rain., Taking medicine for a headache is the same as having major surgery.,

1. Taking medicine for a headache is similar to your head hurting everyday.

, Taking medicine for a headache is like believing you’re not strong and brave.

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Taking medicine for a headache is the same as having major surgery.

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Identify the false equivalence fallacy: Cracking your iPhone is the same as wrecking your car, Cracking your iPhone is like scratching your favorite toy, Cracking your iPhone is something everyone does once, Cracking your iPhone means you're clumsy and irresponsible.

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Cracking your iPhone is the same as wrecking your car.

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Generalization and ad hominem fallacies occur when people make unfair or unkind judgments without good reasons.

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True

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Is the statement "Monday’s are the worst day of the week, no one likes Mondays!" a Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

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Generalization

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Is the statement "I don’t want to watch Fast and Furious, that’s for lame, old people." a Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

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Ad Hominem Fallacy

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Are ad hominem fallacies okay to use as long as you know the person very well?

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False

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An ad hominem fallacy is -

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Saying mean things about a person instead of addressing an argument or idea

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What is a way to avoid ad hominem fallacies?

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Focus on the idea, not the person.