Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem fallacy occurs when an argument attacks a person's character or traits instead of addressing the argument itself.

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What is a Hasty Generalization?

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A Hasty Generalization is a fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient amount of evidence.

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Define Either/Or fallacy.

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The Either/Or fallacy oversimplifies an argument by presenting it as having only two possible outcomes or choices.

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What is a Red Herring fallacy?

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A Red Herring fallacy introduces irrelevant information into an argument to distract from the original issue.

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Explain Circular Reasoning.

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Circular Reasoning is a fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.

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What is a Straw Man fallacy?

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A Straw Man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What does False Cause fallacy mean?

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False Cause fallacy occurs when a cause is incorrectly identified, suggesting a relationship between two events that may not exist.

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Give an example of Hasty Generalization.

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Assuming all dogs are aggressive after being bitten by one dog is a Hasty Generalization.

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What is the impact of using Ad Hominem in arguments?

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Using Ad Hominem undermines rational debate and shifts focus away from the actual argument.

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How can Red Herring be identified in discussions?

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Red Herring can be identified when a speaker introduces unrelated topics to divert attention from the main issue.