Logical Fallacies Flashcards

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An assumption that because something is popular, it is correct or good.

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Bandwagon fallacy

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Comparing two things that aren't alike enough to make a valid comparison.

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Faulty analogy

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Relying on someone for their “expert opinion” when in reality they know little to nothing about the issue at hand.

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Appeal to false authority

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A conclusion that merely rephrases the idea stated in its own premise.

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Circular reasoning

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An argument based on attacking the opposition's character rather than their ideas.

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Ad hominem fallacy

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A bad faith argument wherein the opposition's ideas are intentionally minimalized or misrepresented.

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Straw man fallacy

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Expecting the opposition to present evidence to disprove your own unverified claims.

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Burden of proof fallacy

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Oversimplifying a situation to suggest only two outcomes are possible.

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False dilemma; false dichotomy; either/or fallacy

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Erroneously attributing current situations to prior circumstances.

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False cause fallacy (aka, Post Hoc)

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Identify the logical fallacy example: America is the best place to live because it's better than any other country.

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Circular reasoning