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PHIL 101
Fallacies
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2011

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Denying the Antecedent
Definition
If Socrates is a dog he is mortal, Socrates is not a dog so ...
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Affirming the Consequent
Definition
If Green Bay is the capital of Wisconsin then Green Bay is in
Wisconsin, Green Bay is in Wisconsin so...
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Begging the Question
Definition
The world is round because it it's circular...
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False Dilemma
Definition
Either science has an explanation or it was a miracle...
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Equivocation
Definition
Journalists report on issues of public interest. Because the public is interested in
UFOs ...
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Composition
Definition
The subatomic particles that compose us are lifeless so ...
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Division
Definition
We are alive, so the subatomic bits composing us are ...
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Appeal to the Person
Definition
Dr. Jones ought not to be believed because he's an atheist...
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Genetic Fallacy
Definition
His idea was inspired by a mystical experience so ...
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Appeal to Authority
Definition
Justin Timberlake, the singer, testifies to the truth of psychic hotlines...
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Appeal to the Masses
Definition
Most people believe women should not have the right to vote so...
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Appeal to Tradition
Definition
People have believed in Astrology for 100s of years, so there must be some
truth to it.
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Appeal to Ignorance
Definition
It has not been proven that we cannot communicate with the dead so ...
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Appeal to Fear
Definition
If you don't support our war on terror then your city will be next.
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Straw Man
Definition
People opposed to gun control want everyone to carry a gun.
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Hasty Generalizations
Definition
I met one of these psychics once – they're all a bunch of phonies.
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False Analogy
Definition
Earth has air and water and living organisms. Mars has air and water too so ...
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False Cause
Definition
I keep crystals on the bedside table and haven't gotten sick once this year so ...
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Slippery Slope
Definition
Failing to study for your quiz will lead you to fail this course ...
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