bandwagon
Definition: A phenomena which people tend to base their views, actions, and beliefs or trends because its the “popular” thing to do, rather than forming their own opinions or judgments. \
example: Alex rushed for the most recent iPhone …
Conversation 7
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Evelin Flores Aguirre
Slippery Slope
Definition: a claim leading to one event than another, usually causing bad consequences.
Example: If you don’t pass the final exam, you will have to retake the course next semester, leading to you not graduating …
Conversation 7: Fallacies
Anecdotal
Definition: dismiss statistical evidence using a personal/isolated experience instead of using a valid argument.
Example: Alexander’s dog has eaten different kinds of chocolate throughout his life and he is still alive so he claims you shouldn’t believe everything you …
Fallacy: Appeal to Nature
Definition : Arguing that something is good/healthy because it is natural.
Example: Smoking marijuana won’t do me any harm. It comes from the earth.
So because I feel like marijuana is natural I assume it will …
Name: Jia Castro
Ambiguity
Definition:
- Using language that can carry two definitions to dismiss the true.
Example:
- Vivi’s boyfriend is crazy. That means he is crazy for her love. Explanation: Vivi’s boyfriend acts crazy, but that does not mean he
Select one fallacy from this week’s list. In the subject of your post, include your name and the name of the fallacy of your choice. Be sure to pick a fallacy that hasn’t been claimed yet. In your own …
