Where superficial characteristics are used to form an intrinsic relationship.

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Logical Fallacies ENC 1101

 

 

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Non Sequitur

• “Does Not Follow” in Latin

 

 

False Cause

• Where the effect is mistakenly attributed to a cause.

 

 

Stacking the Deck

• Using evidence that only supports your claim.

 

 

False Authority

• Where the “expert” cited is not really an expert in the field.

 

 

False Analogy

• Where superficial characteristics are used to form an intrinsic relationship.

 

 

Red Herring

• A false lead or a logical distraction. Something irrelevant.

 

 

Begging the Question

• Circular logic that masks opinion as fact.

 

 

Hasty Generalization

• Quick conclusion based on superficial facts.

 

 

Bandwagon

• Assuming something is right because of popular opinion.

 

 

Ad Hominem

• An attack against the person and not the argument.

 

 

Circular Reasoning

• An argument that uses its own claim as evidence to support itself.

 

 

Either/or Fallacy

• An argument that only presents two choices where in reality there are other options.

 

  • Logical Fallacies
  • Non Sequitur
  • False Cause
  • Stacking the Deck
  • False Authority
  • False Analogy
  • Red Herring
  • Begging the Question
  • Hasty Generalization
  • Bandwagon
  • Ad Hominem
  • Circular Reasoning
  • Either/or Fallacy