Unit 9 Logical Fallacies

False equivalence is when two things are compared as if they are equal or similar when they are actually different.

• True

• False

False equivalence can lead to fair and accurate comparisons.

• True

• False

Identify the false equivalence fallacy.

• Taking medicine for a headache is like using an umbrella in the rain.

• Taking medicine for a headache is the same as having major surgery.

• 1. Taking medicine for a headache is similar to your head hurting everyday.

• Taking medicine for a headache is like believing you’re not strong and brave.

Identify the false equivalence fallacy.

• Cracking your iPhone is the same as wrecking your car.

• Cracking your iPhone is like scratching your favorite toy.

• Cracking your iPhone is something everyone does once.

• Cracking your iPhone means you're clumsy and irresponsible.c

Generalization and ad hominem fallacies occur when people make unfair or unkind judgments without good reasons.

• True

• False

What are ways we can avoid generalization and ad hominem fallacies? (Select all that apply)

• Make assumptions

• Consider fairness and truth

• Listen to each other's ideas

• Make generalizations

Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

“Monday’s are the worst day of the week, no one likes Mondays!”

• Generalization

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

Generalization or Ad Hominem fallacy?

“I don’t want to watch Fast and Furious, that’s for lame, old people.”

• Generalization

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

True or False?

Ad hominem fallacies are okay to use as long as you know the person very well.

• True

• False

An ad hominem fallacy is -

• A way to make friends

• Talking about new style trends

• Saying mean things about a person instead of addressing an argument or idea

• Discussing someone's favorite food