Arugments, Claim and Fallacious Reasoning

The definition of Argument is:

• Bickering back and forth.

• A reason or set of reasons meant to persuade.

• Excuses that prove you are right and someone else is wrong.

• A statement that makes a point that requires supporting evidence

The "claim" of an argument is:

• A reason or set of reasons to persuade.

• A statement that asserts a point, belief, or truth that requires supporting evidence.

True or False: Valid claims go against reasoning or evidence?

• True

• False

True or False: Valid claims make sense with a sound basis in logic or fact.

• True

• False

Invalid reasoning is:

• Someone in a wheelchair, an invalid.

• Being right all the time?

• Goes against reasoning or logic.

• Making a claim with sound reasons to persuade someone your point of view is correct.

When the arguer is attacked vs. the argument that is attacked, this is an example of:

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Circular Reasoning Fallacy

• Appeal to Authority

This cartoon is an example of ?

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Over Generalization Fallacy

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Appeal to Authority Fallcy

The president of Honduras is a good leader because he is a leader of the country. This is an example of which common fallacy?

• Straw Man Fallacy

• Over Generalization Fallacy

• Circular Reasoning Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

What type of fallacy is this:

Everyone who goes to college is supposed to be successful. However, most of the people I know don't even use their degree for their job! I mean really, is college necessary?

• Circular Reasoning Fallacy

• Over Generalization Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Appeal to Authority Fallacy

What makes an argument valid?

• Someone is a good speaker and persuades us with what sounds good.

• The claims logically guarantee the truth of the conclusion, which makes a valid argument.

• That I'm right when I'm right. Am I right?

• The speech or argument makes me feel good, so it must be valid. Makes sense to me!