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 or unsound.

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Define 'bandwagon fallacy'.

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The bandwagon fallacy is the belief that an argument is valid simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

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What is 'either/or fallacy'?

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The either/or fallacy, also known as false dilemma, presents two options as the only possibilities when, in fact, more options exist.

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Explain 'hasty generalization'.

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

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What is a 'strawman argument'?

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A strawman argument misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack.

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Define 'false analogy'.

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False analogy is a fallacy that occurs when an analogy is drawn between two things that are not truly comparable.

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What is 'circular reasoning'?

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Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.

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Explain 'ad hominem'.

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

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What is 'appeal to ignorance'?

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Appeal to ignorance is a fallacy that asserts a proposition is true because it has not been proven false.

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Define 'red herring fallacy'.

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