Logical Fallacies

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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. It often involves a flaw in the logical structure of the argument.

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Define 'bandwagon fallacy'.

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The bandwagon fallacy is a type of logical fallacy that suggests that because something is popular or widely accepted, it must be true or valid.

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What is a 'red herring'?

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A red herring is a logical fallacy that diverts attention from the original issue by introducing a different topic or issue.

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Explain 'card stacking'.

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Card stacking is a fallacy that involves presenting only one side of an argument while omitting the other side, leading to a biased conclusion.

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What does 'false causality' mean?

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False causality is a fallacy that assumes that because one event occurred before another, the first event must have caused the second.

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Define 'hasty generalization'.

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Hasty generalization is a fallacy that involves making a broad conclusion based on a small or unrepresentative sample of data.

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What is 'ad hominem'?

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Ad hominem is a fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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Explain 'straw man fallacy'.

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The straw man fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack or refute.

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What is 'false dichotomy'?

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False dichotomy is a fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities, ignoring other viable alternatives.

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Define 'slippery slope'.

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Slippery slope is a fallacy that argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.