Logical Fallacies in Everyday Arguments

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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 misleads or distracts from the actual issue.

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What is False Causality?

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False causality is a fallacy that occurs when it is assumed that because one event follows another, the first event caused the second.

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What is the Either/Or Fallacy?

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The Either/Or fallacy presents a situation as having only two alternatives, ignoring other possible options.

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What is an Appeal to False Authority?

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An appeal to false authority occurs when someone uses an authority figure who is not an expert on the topic to support their argument.

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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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What is a Straw Man Argument?

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A Straw Man argument misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack or refute.

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What is a Red Herring?

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A Red Herring is a distraction that leads away from the main issue or argument.

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What is Circular Reasoning?

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

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What is Hasty Generalization?

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

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What is Slippery Slope?

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