Logical fallacies

Providing daycare for toddlers is like trying to control crazy cats.

• Hasty generalization

• False cause

• Slippery slope

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Many people who eat meat are overweight. Eating meat causes obesity. 

• Hasty generalization

• False cause

• False dichotomy

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

“You either buy this house now, or you will never receive this kind of deal again”, said the angry realtor.  

• False dichotomy

• False cause

• Slippery slope

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Don't worry about eating fast food. After all, millions of Americans eat it every day. 

• False dichotomy

• False cause

• Slippery slope

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Relaxing in a hot tub is like taking a vacation to a tropical island. 

• False dichotomy

• Hasty generalization 

• Slippery slope

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Most of the people think that homeless people are lazy. That’s why the government shouldn't provide any assistance.

• False dichotomy

• Hasty generalization 

• False cause

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

It is necessary to confine criminals and to lock up dangerous lunatics. Therefore there is nothing wrong with depriving people of their liberties. 

• False dichotomy

• Slippery slope

• False cause

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Let’s discuss whether or not to buy a new car now. Which should we get, a Ford or a Chevy? 

• False dichotomy

• Slippery slope

• False cause

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

A country is like a family. We need someone to decide for everyone like a parent must decide what is best for their children. 

• False dichotomy

• Slippery slope

• False cause

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum

Stepping out of your bed with your left foot can bring bad luck to your day. I remember that some of my worst days started this way.  

• False dichotomy

• Slippery slope

• False cause

• Weak analogy

• Ad populum