Exploring Logical Fallacies with The Simpsons

The video explains the concept of equivocation, where a key term is used with different meanings in an argument. Lionel Hutz's example is used to illustrate this, as he uses the word 'truth' to mean both factual statements and lies, thus covering up his deceit. The video concludes with a call to subscribe to Colburn Classroom for more content.

What is equivocation?

• Using a key term with different meanings in different parts of an argument

• Using multiple key terms with the same meaning

• Using multiple key terms with different meanings

• Using a key term with the same meaning throughout an argument

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In the example given, what does Lionel Hutz initially mean by 'truth'?

• A misleading representation

• A straight-up lie

• Saying something factual

• An opinion

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How does Lionel Hutz later define 'truth'?

• As an opinion

• As a hypothesis

• As a factual statement

• As a misleading representation or a straight-up lie

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What technique does Lionel Hutz use to cover up his lie?

• Using statistics

• Appealing to emotion

• Using equivocation

• Changing the subject

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