Logical Fallacies

Question 1

or name-calling replaces logical argumentation with attack language

Answer 1

Ad Hominem

Question 2

twists your words instead of contending, they attack the equivalent of a lifeless bundle of straw, an easily defeated effigy (sculpture). Opposing views are described as lifeless, unreliable, and truthless

Answer 2

Straw Man

Question 3

is when you argue your conclusion is true, due to no evidence or proof against it

Answer 3

Appeal to Ignorance

Question 4

or false dichotomy exists when it limits the options to two, despite there being more options to choose from. It uses either-or

Answer 4

False Dilemma

Question 5

is moving from a starting point and working through several small steps to an improbable extreme. (A, B, C -> Z)

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Slippery Slope

Question 6

is just repeating what is already assumed beforehand but not arriving at any conclusion.

Answer 6

Circular Argument

Question 7

is jumping to conclusions without enough information, assuming, stereotyping, general statements without sufficient evidence to support them

Answer 7

Hasty Generalization

Question 8

making a distraction or diverting the topic in an argument that isn’t on-topic.

Answer 8

Red Herring

Question 9

is a faulty cause and effect, due to a lack of evidence

Answer 9

Post Hoc

Question 10

is also called an appeal to hypocrisy because it points out hypocrisy in the opponent

Answer 10

Tu Quoque

Question 11

is when we tend to continue an endeavor we invested money, time, or effort in, even if the current costs outweigh the benefits.

Answer 11

Fallacy of Sunk Cost

Question 12

ambiguity is when you make two different things by the same name, giving it a double meaning.

Answer 12

Equivocation

Question 13

argumentum ad verecundiam is when there is a misuse of authority

Answer 13

Appeal to Authority

Question 14

when it uses the emotional sensitivity and compassion of others when these factors are not even strictly relevant to the argument. Compassion and emotional sensitivity

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Appeal to Pity

Question 15

uses the fact that many people agree with the belief or popularity of the belief as evidence of truth. Mob mentality.

Answer 15

Bandwagon

Question 16

it claims comparison when differences outweigh similarities.

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False Analogy

Question 17

the arguer attempts to get you to accept their view on the basis that they will be harmed if you do not.

Answer 17

Appeal to Threat/Force

Question 18

the arguer bases the truth of a claim, on the mere fact that they have always believed or it has always been accepted, thus it is true.

Answer 18

Appeal to Tradition