Logical Fallacies Flashcard

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or unsound.

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What is the Post Hoc fallacy?

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The Post Hoc fallacy assumes that if 'A' occurred after 'B', then 'B' must have caused 'A'.

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What is a Red Herring fallacy?

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A Red Herring fallacy is a tactic that avoids key issues by diverting attention away from opposing arguments.

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What is Hasty Generalization?

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Hasty Generalization is a fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence.

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What is a False Dilemma?

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A False Dilemma is a fallacy that oversimplifies an argument by presenting it as having only two choices.

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What is a Straw Man fallacy?

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A Straw Man fallacy occurs when an opponent's viewpoint is oversimplified and then attacked, rather than addressing the actual argument.

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What is the difference between formal and informal fallacies?

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Formal fallacies are errors in the structure of an argument, while informal fallacies are errors in reasoning or content.

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What is an example of an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the character of the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?

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The Slippery Slope fallacy argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in a significant impact.

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What is Circular Reasoning?

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