Fallacies
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10 questions
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Review the following argument, determine if it is valid or invalid, and explain why:
"Homework is the most important part of school. If you don't do your homework, you won't get good grades, and without good grades, you won't get into a good college, which means you won't get a good job or make enough money in your life."
Review the following argument, determine if it is valid or invalid, and explain why:
"Homework is the most important part of school. If you don't do your homework, you won't get good grades, and without good grades, you won't get into a good college, which means you won't get a good job or make enough money in your life."
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Which of these fallacies were discussed in the video?
Which of these fallacies were discussed in the video?
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Define 'red herring'
Define 'red herring'
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Define 'ad hominem'
Define 'ad hominem'
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The following phrase is an example of the which fallacy?
"If you're not with us, you're against us!"
The following phrase is an example of the which fallacy?
"If you're not with us, you're against us!"
Reviewing Arguments
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Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: “Yes, I’m very embarrassed by it. I hate it. But it’s locker room talk, and it’s one of those things. I will knock the hell out of ISIS. We’re going to defeat ISIS. ISIS happened a number of years ago in a vacuum that was left because of bad judgment. And I will tell you, I will take care of ISIS.”
Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: “Yes, I’m very embarrassed by it. I hate it. But it’s locker room talk, and it’s one of those things. I will knock the hell out of ISIS. We’re going to defeat ISIS. ISIS happened a number of years ago in a vacuum that was left because of bad judgment. And I will tell you, I will take care of ISIS.”
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Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: “If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else to do! If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!"
Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: “If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect our Great American Flag (or Country) and should stand for the National Anthem. If not, YOU’RE FIRED. Find something else to do! If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!"
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Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: "Well the leaks are real. You’re the one that wrote about them and reported them, I mean the leaks are real. You know what they said, you saw it and the leaks are absolutely real. The news is fake because so much of the news is fake."
Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker: "Well the leaks are real. You’re the one that wrote about them and reported them, I mean the leaks are real. You know what they said, you saw it and the leaks are absolutely real. The news is fake because so much of the news is fake."
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Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker:"If it doesn't happen to be me that wins, you know what's going to happen? They're going to build a plant and illegals are going to drive those cars right over the border... And they'll probably end up stealing the cars.""
Provide the fallacy used in this argument and explain how it damages the credibility of the speaker:"If it doesn't happen to be me that wins, you know what's going to happen? They're going to build a plant and illegals are going to drive those cars right over the border... And they'll probably end up stealing the cars.""
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Find an example in the media of a famous person using a fallacy to defend their point. Provide an image of their tweet or quote, identify the fallacy, and explain why it damages their argument.
Find an example in the media of a famous person using a fallacy to defend their point. Provide an image of their tweet or quote, identify the fallacy, and explain why it damages their argument.