Matching Pairs FallaciesOnline version Fallacies by Hai Ha Vu 1 11. False analogy: when someone compares two things that are not sufficiently similar in relevant respects 2 3.Circular Reasoning (Begging the Question): •Explanation: Using the conclusion of an argument as one of the premises. 3 1.Ad Hominem Fallacy: •Explanation: Attacking the character or personal traits of an opponent instead of addressing their argument. 4 9.Appeal to Emotion: •Explanation: Using emotional manipulation to support an argument rather than relying on reason and evidence. 5 6.Hasty Generalization: •Explanation: Drawing a broad conclusion based on insufficient or unrepresentative evidence. 6 7.Post Hoc Fallacy (Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc): •Explanation: Assuming that because one event follows another, the first event caused the second. 7 10.Red Herring Fallacy: •Explanation: Introducing irrelevant information or an unrelated topic to divert attention from the main issue. 8 8.Ad Populum (Bandwagon Fallacy): •Explanation: Arguing that something is true or good because it's popular or widely accepted. 9 4.False Dichotomy (Either-Or Fallacy): •Explanation: Presenting a situation as having only two alternatives when other possibilities exist. 10 2.Straw Man Fallacy: •Explanation: Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. •Example: "Everyone is buying this product, so it must be the best one." •Example: "I wore my lucky socks, and then we won the game, so my lucky socks must have caused the victory." •Example: "If we don't pass this law, our children will suffer, and it will be our fault." •Example: "Why should we care about terrorism in the world while many people are suffering from hunger in Africa?" •Example: "Teaching a child is like training a dog. If you can teach a dog, you can certainly teach a child as well." •Example: "I met one rude person from that country, so all people from that country must be rude." •Example: "You're either with us or against us." •Example: "The Bible is the Word of God because it says so in the Bible." •Example: "You can't trust John's economic policies because he's a terrible person." •Example: "Opponents of the healthcare bill want to let people suffer and die without any medical care."
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