Faulty Reasoning Flawed Logic

Logical Fallacies

​aka 'Errors in Reasoning'

Markers of a 'bad' argument that exercise errors in reasoning via:

1. flawed logic structure (premise, assumptions, conclusions), or

2. flawed content

​Logical Fallacies

​Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that invalidate your persuasive argument. Let's work on recognizing the various types of fallacies, and what evidence to look for.

​This is also called "Faulty Causation" or Fallacy of Cause / Effect

Faulty Causation is also sometimes called "post hoc ad hoc"

Let's practice identifying these first five logical fallacies.

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Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this cartoon represent?

• Slippery Slope

• Red Herring

• Scare Tactic

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this Public Service Announcement represent?

• Either/Or

• Post Ad Hoc

• Scare Tactic

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this button represent?

• Post Ad Hoc

• Scare Tactic

• Either/Or

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this button represent?

• Red Herring

• Post Ad Hoc

• Scare Tactic

Let's practice identifying these next five logical fallacies.

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Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this cartoon show?

• Circular Reasoning

• Bandwagon Appeal

• Ad Hominem

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is evident in this political ad?

• Straw man

• Circular Reasoning

• Bandwagon

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is used in this comic strip?

• Ad hominem

• Straw man

• Non Sequitur

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is in this meme?

• Circular Reasoning

• Straw Man

• Ad Hominem

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is presented in the image?

• Non Sequitur

• Bandwagon

• Circular Reasoning