Easier Logical Fallacy Review

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What is a Bandwagon Fallacy?

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A Bandwagon Fallacy occurs when someone argues that a belief or action is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

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What is an Ad Hominem Fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem Fallacy is when an argument attacks a person's character or traits instead of addressing the argument itself.

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What is a Single Cause Circular Argument?

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A Single Cause Circular Argument is when a conclusion is supported by a premise that is essentially the same as the conclusion, creating a circular reasoning.

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What is an Ad Populum Fallacy?

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An Ad Populum Fallacy occurs when an argument is made based on the popularity of a belief or action rather than its actual merits.

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What is a Hasty Generalization?

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A Hasty Generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or biased sample.

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What is a Slippery Slope Fallacy?

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A Slippery Slope Fallacy occurs when it is assumed that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact.

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Example of Bandwagon Fallacy.

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"Everyone is using this new app, so it must be the best one available."

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Example of Ad Hominem Fallacy.

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"You can't trust her argument on climate change; she's not even a scientist!"

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Example of Single Cause Circular Argument.

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"The car won't start because the battery is dead; the battery is dead because the car won't start."

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Example of Ad Populum Fallacy.

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"This brand of cereal is the best because it is the most popular choice among consumers."

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