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.

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What is Bandwagon Appeal?

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Bandwagon Appeal is a fallacy that suggests one should do something because everyone else is doing it.

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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 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 Slippery Slope?

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Slippery Slope is a fallacy that suggests that a minor action will lead to major and often ludicrous consequences.

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What is Non-Sequitur?

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Non-Sequitur is a fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

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What is Red Herring?

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Red Herring is a fallacy that introduces irrelevant information to distract from the main issue.

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What is Straw Man?

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Straw Man is a fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is Appeal to False Authority?

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Appeal to False Authority is a fallacy that relies on the opinion of someone who is not an expert in the relevant field.

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What is Appeal to Emotion?

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Appeal to Emotion is a fallacy that manipulates people's emotions to win an argument rather than using valid reasoning.