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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What is 'begging the question' or 'circular reasoning'?

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A fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, assuming what it is trying to prove.

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What is an 'ad hominem' fallacy?

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A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What is a 'hasty generalization'?

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A fallacy that draws a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence.

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What is a 'false dilemma'?

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A fallacy that presents two options as the only possibilities when more exist.

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What is a 'slippery slope' fallacy?

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A fallacy that suggests that a minor action will lead to major and often ludicrous consequences.

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What is a 'red herring'?

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

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What is 'moral equivalence'?

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A fallacy that compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities, suggesting they are morally equivalent.

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What is a 'straw man' fallacy?

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A fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is 'bandwagon appeal'?

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A fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular.