this is a WIP to try and make a story book for kids to learn the logical falicies
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Ad Hominem:
Attacking the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself. -
Straw Man:
Misrepresenting or exaggerating an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. -
False Cause (Post Hoc):
Incorrectly assuming that one event caused another because they are correlated in time. -
Circular Reasoning:
Restating the argument rather than providing evidence to support it. -
Appeal to Authority:
Using the opinion of an authority figure as evidence in your argument, even if the authority is not an expert on the subject. -
Ad Populum (Bandwagon):
Arguing that because a belief is popular or widely held, it must be true. -
Appeal to Tradition:
Arguing that something is true or good because it has been done that way for a long time. -
Appeal to Emotion:
Using emotions as the basis of an argument rather than valid reasoning. -
False Dichotomy:
Presenting a situation as if there are only two possible outcomes when, in fact, there are more. -
Red Herring:
Introducing irrelevant information to divert attention from the real issue. -
Hasty Generalization:
Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence or a small sample size. -
Burden of Proof:
Asserting that a claim is true because it hasn't been proven false, or vice versa. -
No True Scotsman:
Refusing to accept a counterexample to a claim by redefining the criteria. -
Appeal to Nature:
Arguing that something is good or right because it is natural. -
Tu Quoque:
Dismissing someone's argument because the person making the argument doesn't follow their own advice. -
Genetic Fallacy:
Judging the validity of an argument based on its origin rather than its content. -
Composition/Division:
Assuming that what is true for one part of something has to be applied to all or other parts. -
Equivocation:
Using ambiguous language to mislead or conceal the truth. -
Appeal to Ignorance:
Arguing that a claim is true simply because it hasn't been proven false, or vice versa. -
Slippery Slope:
Arguing that a particular event will lead to a chain of events with negative consequences without sufficient evidence.
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