Focusing on certain aspect of a problem while ignoring other aspects

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tendency to judge a person;s

personality by his/her actions, without regard for external factors of influence

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assuming that what is true of a whole is true for its part

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Assuming that what is true of a part of true for the whole.

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Assuming a "cause-and-effect" relationship between unrelated events.

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Argument's premises assume the truth

Circular argument

Occurs when an argument's premises assume the truth of the conclusion, instead of supporting it;also known as circular argument.

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The idea is acceptable because it has been true for a long time.

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The idea is presented as acceptable because a lot of people accept it.

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Using emotions such as pity or sympathy.

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Using threat or force or an undesirable event to advance an argument.

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Attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the argument itself.

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The tendency to see past events as predictable, or to ascribe a pattern of historical events.

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A person or group is connected, to or has a vested interest in the issue being discussed.

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Analyzing an event or issue based on one's cultural standards.

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