fallacies Flashcards
1
Q
equivocation
A
using the same term in two or more senses
2
Q
amphiboly
A
ambiguous syntax
3
Q
accent
A
ambiguity from voice inflection
4
Q
slanting
A
begging the question by attitude
5
Q
slogans
A
using slogans as the argument
6
Q
hyperbole
A
exaggeration
7
Q
straw man
A
refuting an unfairly weak version of your opponent’s argument
8
Q
ad ignorantiam
A
appeal to ignorance
9
Q
non sequitur
A
conclusion does not follow from the premise
10
Q
ignoratio elenchi
A
ignorance of the chain, irrelevant conclusion
11
Q
petitio principii
A
begging the question
12
Q
post hoc ergo propter hoc
A
because this happened first, therefore it cause the other
13
Q
argument from silence
A
because nothing says it’s not true, therefore it is true
14
Q
selective evidence
A
using only evidence that proves your point
