Logical Fallacies Practice

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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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Define 'bandwagon' fallacy.

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The bandwagon fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because many people believe it to be true.

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What does 'either/or' fallacy mean?

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The either/or fallacy, also known as a false dilemma, presents two extreme options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.

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Explain 'hasty generalization' fallacy.

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Hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or unrepresentative sample.

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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, often exaggerating or distorting their position.

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Define 'false analogy' fallacy.

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The false analogy fallacy occurs when an argument is based on misleading, superficial, or implausible comparisons.

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What is the 'red herring' fallacy?

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

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Explain 'ad hominem' fallacy.

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An ad hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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What does 'appeal to authority' fallacy mean?

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The appeal to authority fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure believes it.

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Define 'slippery slope' fallacy.

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The slippery slope fallacy suggests that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.