7 Logical Fallacies
- 1. 7 Logical FallaciesBy: David Lawson
- 2. Circular ReasoningCircular reasoning uses a series of facts to reach a false conclusion.Stating that someone hates rainbows therefore they hate gay people is an example of circular reasoning.Here is an example of Circular reasoning.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anKkX1wvgBw
- 3. Faulty use of AuthorityFaulty use of authority is when an expert in one field of expertise makes a statement about another field of expertise.Like if a Dentist stated that “Having a spray on tan and acting like a douche bag will make you live longer”
- 4. Bandwagon AppealBandwagon appeal is pretty much peer pressure.It’s using the fact that everyone is doing something and you need to follow suit or be left out.Here is an Examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz0N-jVrRWU
- 5. Hasty GeneralizationHasty generalization is coming to a conclusion based on insufficient evidence or facts.Like stating a professional athlete does steroids cause his cousin goes to the same gym as Roger Clemens’ trainerOr the famous “If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit.”
- 6. Slippery SlopeSlippery slope is the excuse people always use. Stating that one event will spawn a downfall.Like stating that if we legalize marijuana we will become a society full of irresponsible stonershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl8FhFP05A0&feature=related