Logical Fallacies

Logical Fallacies

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English, Professional Development

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occurs when an argument which is supposed to prove something concludes something else instead

Back

IRRELEVANT CONCLUSION

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occurs when an arguments contradict one another

Back

INCONSISTENCY

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the argument form: If A is true then B is true; If A is not true then B is not true?

Back

AFFIRMING CONSEQUENT

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Argument form: If A is true then B is true; if A is not true then B is not true.

Back

DENYING ANTECEDENT

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occurs when the element of pity is used instead of logical reasoning to argue.

Back

APPEAL TO FORCE

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occurs when an argument is considered to be valid because it is what the majority thinks

Back

BANDWAGON

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Occurs when someone tries to refute an argument by attacking the character of a person instead of attacking the ideas of the argument.

Back

ATTACKING THE PERSON

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