WorksheetsPh-2/2: Do Now
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 15mins
Can you give an example of an appeal to ignorance fallacy?
Arguing that unicorns must exist because there is no evidence that they don't.
Insisting that Bigfoot is real because no one has found evidence to disprove it.
Claiming that ghosts are real because no one has proven that they aren't.
Arguing that aliens must exist because there is no evidence that they don't.
Explain the difference between appeal to ignorance and red herring fallacies.
The appeal to ignorance fallacy involves introducing irrelevant information, while the red herring fallacy involves a lack of evidence.
The appeal to ignorance fallacy involves a lack of evidence, while the red herring fallacy involves introducing irrelevant information.
The appeal to ignorance fallacy involves using emotional appeals, while the red herring fallacy involves using circular reasoning.
The appeal to ignorance fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument, while the red herring fallacy involves using straw man arguments.
Describe a situation where a red herring fallacy is employed to distract from the main argument.
During a scientific presentation, a speaker may use humor to distract from the main argument.
During a cooking competition, a contestant may mention a completely unrelated topic to distract from the main argument.
In a business negotiation, one party may bring up a controversial social issue to divert attention from the main argument.
During a political debate, a candidate may bring up a personal attack on their opponent to distract from the main argument.
How are appeal to ignorance and red herring fallacies similar in their approach to argumentation?
They both rely on emotional appeals to persuade the audience
They both acknowledge and address counterarguments effectively
They both strengthen the main argument with relevant evidence
They both divert attention from the actual argument and focus on irrelevant information.
A fallacy based on the assumption that a statement must be true if it cannot be proven false — or false if it cannot be proven true.
bandwagon
Appeal to authority
Appeal to ignorance
red herring
Mermaids exist on the western coast of the US because the water is warmer there, and they can survive. We don't ever see them because they are so healthy in that environment.
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Ignorance
Red Herring
Slippery Slope
Which logical fallacy presents information to distract from the main issue or argument being discussed.
Red Herring
Circular Reasoning
False Analogy
Straw Man
"There are so many dishes all over the place! You never do your dishes!"
"What about you?! You never take out the trash!"
Red Herring
Circular Reasoning
Straw Man
False Analogy
Sally is asking Sam why he decided to buy a bunch of junk food when they had agreed to try to save money. Sam’s response is that Sally bought a new video game last week so she shouldn’t be criticizing him.
Red Herring
Circular Reasoning
False Analogy
Straw Man
There is a proposal that we should require all high school students to participate in some type of community service. I don't know what you think about that, but teachers don't get paid enough for all of the things that we do.
Red Herring
Straw Man
False Analogy
Circular Reasoning
Friend A: "We should be mindful of the time we spend on social media to focus on our studies."
Friend B (straw man): "So, you're saying we should never have fun or socialize online? That's so old-fashioned!"
What is the lie, or what is the trick, or what is being left out?
NOTE: even though you saw this question yesterday, answer again with the understand that this is not a red herring fallacy.
Person One: using new, "green" technology to fight climate change is all well and good, but it's really going to hurt some small businesses that can't afford to adapt.
Person Two: When do you become a climate change denier?
What is the lie, or what is the trick, or what is being left out?
