Fallacy

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What is a fallacy?

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A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning or logic that undermines the validity of an argument.

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Define 'Black or White' fallacy.

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The 'Black or White' fallacy, also known as a false dichotomy, presents only two options when more exist, forcing a choice between extremes.

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What is a 'Red Herring' fallacy?

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A 'Red Herring' fallacy distracts from the main issue by introducing an irrelevant topic.

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Explain 'Ad Hominem' fallacy.

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The 'Ad Hominem' fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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What does 'Slippery Slope' fallacy mean?

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The 'Slippery Slope' fallacy suggests that a single action will lead to a series of negative consequences without evidence.

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Define 'Strawman' fallacy.

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The 'Strawman' fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is 'Hasty Generalization'?

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A 'Hasty Generalization' fallacy draws a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence.

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Provide an example of 'Black or White' fallacy.

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Example: 'You either support this policy, or you don't care about the environment.'

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Give an example of 'Red Herring' fallacy.

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Example: 'Why worry about climate change when there are so many homeless people?'

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Provide an example of 'Ad Hominem' fallacy.

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Example: 'You can't trust his argument on healthcare; he's not even a doctor!'