What is a hasty genralization?
an assumption based about a whole group based on an inadequate example
"All Mexicans love spicy food."
hasty generalization
What is an "argument against the person"?
a statement that attacks the character/ appearance of a person instead of their argument
"I don't trust anything you say about politics because you smell bad"
argument against the person
What is an "inappropriate appeal to authority"?
using the opinions of someone who is not an unbiased authority on the subject
"This tea makes you skinny, Rosé from BLACKPINK said so!"
inappropriate appeal to authority
What is "appeal to the herd"?
uses the beliefs or prejudices of the crowd
Most people believe that fortune telling works; therefore, it must be real
appeal to the herd
What is a "straw man"
one's point of view is distorted to make it easier to attack
Person A: "I think we should increase funding for public schools." Person B: "Why would you want to waste taxpayer money on schools that are already failing? Are you trying to bankrupt our country?"
straw man
What is "violation of conditional syllogism"
the if-clause is denied or the main-clause is affirmed
Premise 1: "If it is raining, then the ground is wet." Premise 2: "The ground is wet." Conclusion: "Therefore, it is raining."
Violation of conditional syllogism
What is a "unwarranted conclusion"?
jumping to a conclusion
"My friend didn’t reply to my message all day. They must be upset with me."
unwarranted conclusion
hasty generalization
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argument against the person
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