Logical Fallacies

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What is a tu quoque fallacy?

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A tu quoque fallacy occurs when someone's claim is considered false because their words are inconsistent with their actions.

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Who is considered the father of modern rhetoric?

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Aristotle is considered the father of modern rhetoric.

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What is an example of a false authority?

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Hale is supposed to be an authority on witches and witchcraft. His signing of papers that declare women as witches does not make them witches.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where the conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is a slippery slope fallacy?

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A slippery slope fallacy occurs when it is assumed that one action will lead to a series of negative consequences without evidence.

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Define 'ad hominem' fallacy.

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An ad hominem fallacy occurs when an argument is rebutted by attacking the character of the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is the definition of 'straw man' fallacy?

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A straw man fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack.

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What does 'appeal to authority' mean?

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An appeal to authority is a fallacy where someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure believes it.

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What is the 'bandwagon' fallacy?

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The bandwagon fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

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Define 'hasty generalization'.

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A hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient amount of evidence.