Logical Fallacies

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What is a Hasty Generalization?

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A fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, often leading to stereotypes.

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Define Moral Equivalence.

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A fallacy that compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities, suggesting they are morally equivalent.

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What does Bandwagon/Ad Populum mean?

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A fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

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Explain the Either-Or fallacy.

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A fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.

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What is a Non-Sequitur?

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A fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

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Define Red Herring.

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A fallacy that introduces irrelevant information to distract from the main issue.

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What is the Straw Man fallacy?

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A fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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Explain the Slippery Slope fallacy.

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A fallacy that suggests a minor action will lead to major and often ludicrous consequences.

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What is an Ad Hominem attack?

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A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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Define False Dichotomy.

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A fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, ignoring other viable alternatives.