Logical Fallacies

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America is the best place to live, because it's better than any other country.

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circular logic

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The red bicycle is red.

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circular logic

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"Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.

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moral equivalence

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Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.

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moral equivalence

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What type of logical fallacy is the statement: "Because doctors smoke it must be a healthy choice."?

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moral equivalence

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What is the fallacy in the statement: "There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!"?

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red herring

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What type of logical fallacy is present in the conversation between Jane and her mother about ants? Options: straw man, non sequitur, red herring, hasty generalization

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red herring

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What type of logical fallacy is this statement: "We should stop using hairspray because it is snowing in New York."?

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non sequitur

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What type of fallacy is Al Gore using when he claims all companies are irresponsible for allowing emissions causing global warming?

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straw man

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What type of logical fallacy is the statement: "It is warmer this year in Las Vegas as compared to last year; therefore, global warming is rapidly accelerating."?

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hasty generalization

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