3.13 - Logical Fallacy Review

Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• We should recycle more to help the environment.

• Studies show recycling helps reduce pollution.

• Why should we listen to you? You're not even good at recycling!

• We should recycle to reduce waste.

What does the straw man fallacy do?

• Misrepresents someone's argument to make it easier to attack

• Changes the subject of the discussion

• Uses emotions to convince others

• Strengthens the opponent's argument

What is the 'appeal to pity' fallacy?

Which statement uses an appeal to fear (ad baculum)?

• Everyone is doing it, so you should too.

• This rule is backed by science and facts.

• If we allow this, it will lead to disaster.

• If you don't agree with me, something bad might happen to you!

What makes an argument a hasty generalization?

• Jumping to the wrong conclusion after deep research

• Attacking the person instead of the idea

• Basing a conclusion on too little evidence

• Bringing up an unrelated topic

Which of the following is an example of a red herring fallacy?

• I agree we should increase funding for schools, but what about Beyonce's world tour?

• I deserve a raise because I've worked hard.

• You shouldn’t trust him because he’s from absolutely crazy.

• If we do this, everything will fall apart.

What is the argument from outrage fallacy?

• Relying on past events to prove a point

• Pointing out logical errors in an argument

• Using threats to make a point

• Using strong emotions to distract from the real argument

Write a sentence to demonstrate the slippery slope fallacy.

Which statement commits the post hoc (false cause) fallacy?

• I wore my lucky socks, and we won the game—my socks must have helped!

• The other team wasn't prepared, so we won.

• We should prepare better next time.

• We won because we practiced hard.

This fallacy uses bandwagon or popularity to persuade people: