Logical Fallacies

what is an Ad Hominem Fallacy

• a claim that a relatively small step leads to a chain of events

• a diversion tactic of switching the argument to the character of the speaker.

• comparing 2 not comparable things

• saying a new number isn't new, but that it's a changed number

an Ad Populum fallacy is an appeal to what's _______ with the majority, rather than the arguments validity.

Slippery slope fallacy: when a party claims that a relatively small step _____ to a chain of events culminating in one significant (usually negative) event.

What's an example of a faulty analogy

• apples and oranges taste the same because they are both similarly sized fruit

• apples and oranges taste different because they are different fruits

• apples and blueberries are different

• oranges and blueberries are the same

what is hasty generalization

• when 2 extreme options are the only solutions

• the fear that one small act will lead to another bigger one

• when a claim is made with insufficient evidence to support it

• attacking the opponent in an argument

Post Hoc, Ergo _______ Hoc

what is either/or reasoning also known as

• circular reasoning

• false dilemma

• equivocation

• redirecting attention

_____ Man Fallacy

what is the red herring fallacy

• redirecting the audience's attention away from the issue at hand

• sharing false propaganda

• repeating the claim

• making false cause for the issue

Circular reasoning: ______ claim as way of providing evidence