AOT 3RD Fallacies of Logic

This type of fallacy occurs when a person makes a false statement about a whole group based on limited evidence. 

• Ad Hominem

• Generalization

• Slippery Slope

• False Analogy

This fallacy occurs when you say something mean about a person instead of addressing an argument or idea. 

• Generalization

• False Equivalence

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

This type of fallacy occurs when someone makes a claim that one event leads to another event and so on until we come to an undesirable conclusion.

• False Equivalence

• Ad Hominem

• Generalization

• Slippery Slope

This fallacy occurs when an argument is dismissed or accepted on the basis of a belief that it will lead to a chain of negative or positive outcomes without sufficient evidence.

• Slippery Slope

• Post Hoc

• Circular Reasoning

• Hasty Generalization

Kevin attended his first birthday party over the weekend. There was a magic

show, a horse to ride, and a popcorn machine. Kevin knows that every party

he attends in the future will be fun with magic shows and popcorn.

What type of logical fallacy is this? Justify your answer.

• False Equivalence

• Ad Hominem

• Generalization

• Slippery Slope

When Samira tells her sister they should go get snacks before walking around

the mall, Samira’s sister says that Samira is the slowest runner on her track

team and does not need to eat any unhealthy snacks.

What type of logical fallacy is this?

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery Slope

• False Equivalence

• Generalization

Using the R.A.C.E. strategy, explain why this statement an example of a False Equivalence fallacy:

"Eating four cookies is the same as eating four carrots"