Definition: Ambiguity is a word phrase or statement that can be understood in two or more possible ways, (double meaning). Example: Jennifer said, she saw several Bats in the backroom two days ago. Explanation: This is an ambiguous statement because we can’t say for sure whether it’s “Bat” as the […]
Daily Archives: March 28, 2022
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Appeal to nature Definition: Making the argument that because something is “natural” it is, therefore, valid, justified, inevitable, good, or ideal. Example: “Artificially flavored drinks are unnatural therefore they are bad for you” “This orange juice is 100% natural therefore is good for you” My own definition: When something is […]
Definition: The genetic fallacy is a fallacy of irrelevance that is based solely on someone’s or something’s history, origin, or source rather than its current meaning or context. Example: The New York Times printed that article, so everything in it must be true. Explanation: Instead of looking at the actual […]
