Logical Fallacies

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.

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Define 'Ad Hominem'.

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Ad Hominem is a fallacy that attacks the character of the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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What does 'Bandwagon' mean in logical fallacies?

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Bandwagon is a fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely believed.

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Explain 'Hasty Generalization'.

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Hasty Generalization is a fallacy that involves making a broad conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence.

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What is 'Either-Or' fallacy?

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Either-Or fallacy, also known as false dichotomy, reduces complex issues to only two options, ignoring other possibilities.

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Define 'Slippery Slope'.

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Slippery Slope is a fallacy that argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.

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What is a 'Red Herring'?

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A Red Herring is a fallacy that introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract from the original issue.

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Explain 'Straw Man' fallacy.

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Straw Man is a fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack or refute.

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What is 'Non-Sequitur'?

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Non-Sequitur is a fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

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Define 'Equivocation'.

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Equivocation is a fallacy that uses ambiguous language to mislead or misrepresent the truth.