Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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What is Moral Equivalence?

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A logical fallacy that compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities, suggesting that both are equally immoral.

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What is Hasty Generalization?

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A logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient sample size, leading to a broad generalization.

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What is Ad Populum/Bandwagon Appeal?

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A fallacy that suggests one should accept a claim because it is popular or widely held by others.

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What is Red Herring?

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

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What is Ad Hominem?

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

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What is a Straw Man Argument?

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

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What is Circular Argument?

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A fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.

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What is False Cause?

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A fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship where none exists.

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What is Loaded Language?

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Language that is emotionally charged and intended to provoke a strong reaction.

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What is Bad Analogy?

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A fallacy that compares two things that are not truly comparable, leading to misleading conclusions.