Fallacies

These are errors in the logic or reasoning of an argument.

• Fallacies

• Myths

• Delusions

Stating that because two things are alike in one way, they are also alike in other ways.

• False Dilemma Fallacy

• False Analogy Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

Presents only two sides to an issue when it's actually more complex than that.

• False Dilemma Fallacy

• False Analogy Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

Claims that one event or action will lead to another, more extreme event or action.

• False Dilemma Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

Using an argument that distracts from the discussion at hand.

• Red Herring Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

Occurs when someone attacks the person instead of discussing that person’s ideas.

• Red Herring Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

This fallacy means “against the man.” It is a way of discrediting an opponent or avoiding the actual topic of discussion.

• Red Herring Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

"I'm so hurt that Todd broke up with me, Mom. Mother: Just think of all the starving children in Africa, honey. Your problems will seem pretty insignificant then." This is an example of the:

• Red Herring Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

"Using facial recognition technology will lead to constant monitoring, even in private spaces. This will lead to AI monitoring and punishing people for their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions." This is an example of the:

• Red Herring Fallacy

• Ad Hominem Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy

"The unexplained noises in the attic are either due to the house settling or there are ghosts visiting the house." This is an example of the:

• False Dilemma Fallacy

• False Analogy Fallacy

• Slippery Slope Fallacy