Logical Fallacies-Mcclung and Pierle

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An idea or conclusion that does not follow logically based upon the evidence.

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Non-sequitur

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Repeats an idea rather than giving a valid reason. This is the definition of...

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Circular Reasoning

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Simply ignores a person's actual position and substitutes a distorted, exaggerated or misrepresented version of that position. This is the definition of...

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Straw-Man Argument

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Draws a conclusion about an entire group, based on insufficient evidence.

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Hasty Generalization

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This weak argument focuses attention on people rather than on arguments or evidence. This is the definition of...

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Ad Hominem

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Presents the false assumptions that there are only two possibilities. This is the definition of...

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False Dichotomy

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Occurs when one changes the subject to draw attention away from the main issue. This is the definition of...

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Red Herring

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Relies on the emotional passion of the crowd in making an argument; playing on a group's fears or prejudices.

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Bandwagon

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This argument says something is good or correct because it is a tradition.

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Appeal To Tradition

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Moving from a seemingly benign premise or starting point and working through a number of small steps to an improbable extreme. This is the definition of...

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Slippery Slope