Logical Fallacies

Front

What is an ad hominem attack?

Back

An ad hominem attack is a fallacy that occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

Front

What does the term 'bandwagon' refer to in logical fallacies?

Back

The bandwagon fallacy occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

Front

Define 'hasty generalization'.

Back

A hasty generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence or a small sample size.

Front

What is a slippery slope fallacy?

Back

A slippery slope fallacy occurs when it is assumed that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.

Front

What is the definition of 'false analogy'?

Back

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

Front

Explain the term 'straw man' fallacy.

Back

A straw man fallacy occurs when someone misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

Front

What is a red herring fallacy?

Back

A red herring fallacy is a distraction that is introduced to divert attention from the main issue.

Front

Define 'appeal to false authority'.

Back

An appeal to false authority is a fallacy that occurs when someone cites an authority who is not actually an expert on the topic at hand.

Front

What does 'either/or' fallacy mean?

Back

The either/or fallacy, also known as a false dichotomy, occurs when only two options are presented as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.

Front

What is the difference between a logical fallacy and a valid argument?

Back

A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument, while a valid argument is one where the conclusion logically follows from the premises.