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Hasty Generalization
Inductive breakdown; too little evidence; generalization is necessary, but usually needs qualification
Black & White
An either/or oversimplification; a slogan mentality; no middle ground
Thin Entering Wedge
Predictions are normal and necessary
The greater evidence the more likely, but not positive, the prediction is valid
Getting Personal
Attack the person rather then addressing the arguments
Guilt By Association
Attack one's friends. connections etc rather then addressing question
Addressing ones character
Shift Ground
To attack another issues rather than the one in question; change the subject of the argument
Cause & Effect
"Post hoc" [ after this, this ]
"A" happens and then "B"; did "A" cause "B"?
False Analogy
Use of comparison; metaphors
1. Is it a true analogy?
2. Analogies can be helpful in clarifying but they are not evidence
Appeal to the Crowd
5 questions
Did the experts really say this?
Is the expert biased?
Are experts agreed?
Are they experts on this?
Are they right?
Have a healthy scepticism and look for lots of evidence/
Statistics
Mean : add al numbers and then dived by numbers
Median: number in middle
Mode: lowest value
Circular Reasoning
The conclusion is in premise
Rationalization
Finding reasons/alibi's/justification for action or decisions in order to justify oneself
Straw Men
Presenting weak arguments for the opposition, then tearing down those arguments to make them appear foolish
Love is a fallacy: Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Author
CandaceParker
ID
7168
Card Set
Straight Thinking Pt 2
Description
Western Civ
Updated
2010-02-17T13:26:10Z
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