Logical Fallacies

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An argument that assumes the truth of what it is trying to prove.

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circular reasoning

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An argument that wrongly assumes there are only two possible positions.

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false dichotomy/ Black and white fallacy

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Drawing a conclusion based on a small sample size; a broad claim based on limited evidence.

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hasty generalization / over generalization

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"The Cardinals are the best football team because they're better than all the other teams."

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circular reasoning

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"Four out of five dentists recommend Happy Glossy toothpaste. Therefore, it must be great."

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hasty generalization / over generalization

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What type of fallacy is the statement: "To get better schools, we have to raise taxes. If we don't, we can't have better schools."?

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false dichotomy / Black and white fallacy

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An argument that wrongly assumes there are only two possible positions.

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false dichotomy / Black and white fallacy

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"The Cardinals are the best football team because they're better than all the other teams."

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circular reasoning

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Why is this a logical fallacy? Options: It only gives you two choices., It attacks Taylor Swift., It stereotypes singers., It says Taylor Swift is an expert on soda when she's a singer.

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It says Taylor Swift is an expert on soda when she's a singer.

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You visit a new country and the first person you meet in the airport is rude. You send a message to a friend back home that everyone in this new country is rude. Options: hasty generalization / over generalization, bad analogy, false cause, loaded language.

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hasty generalization / over generalization