EAPP

It is an argument that contains mistake in reasoning

• Fallacy

• Personal Attack

• Bandwagon

• Falacy

Why is the bandwagon fallacy misleading?

• It relies solely on expert opinions rather than public consensus

• It emphasizes individual reasoning and critical thinking over social influence

• Ignores valid reasoning and supports statement which are more popular

• It provides statistical data to support claims.

What are the two general types of fallacies?

• Fallacies of Relevance and Fallacies of Sufficient Evidence

• Fallacies of Relevance and Fallacies of Insufficient Evidence

• Fallacies of Relevant and Fallacies of Insufficient Evidence

• Fallacies of Revelation and Fallacies of Evidence

A type of fallacy that asserts something is true simply because many people believe it.

One alternative name of this fallacy is "ad hominem", includes valid criticisms of a person's character.

Is when a disputer distorts the viewpoint of a target in order to facilitate an attack

An example of the "Two Wrongs Make a Right" fallacy is:

• "It's fine for me to lie about my age because my sibling lies about theirs."

• "You should always be on time; otherwise, you lose your privilege to complain."

• "Everyone is using plastic straws, so it’s not a big deal if I do too."

• "If they don't recycle, I won't either."

"You can't trust her opinion on climate change; she drives a gas-guzzling SUV." This is an example of?

• Straw Man

• Personal Attack

• Bandwagon

• Two Wrongs Make A Right

What Makes The Straw Man Fallacy Particularly Misleading?

• It requires a deep understanding of the topic being discussed

• It focuses on emotional appeals rather than logical reasoning

• It relies on statistical evidence to support claims

• It involves presenting an exaggerated or distorted version of an argument to refute it easily

A statement (is/has) ______ to another if it provides reason for thinking that the second statement is true or false.

• Relevant

• Insufficient Evidence

• Bandwagon

• Personal Attack