Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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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.

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is a Red Herring fallacy?

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

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What is a Hasty Generalization fallacy?

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A Hasty Generalization fallacy makes a broad claim based on insufficient evidence.

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What is a Straw Man fallacy?

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

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What is a False Dilemma fallacy?

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A False Dilemma fallacy presents only two options when more exist.

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What is Circular Reasoning?

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Circular Reasoning is when the conclusion of an argument is used as a premise without proper justification.

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What is a Slippery Slope fallacy?

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

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What is the Electric Slide in the context of logical fallacies?

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The Electric Slide is not a logical fallacy; it is a dance, used here as a distractor.

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How can you identify a logical fallacy in an argument?

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Look for errors in reasoning, emotional appeals, or irrelevant information that distracts from the main point.