Share Logical Fallacies
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You want to go see Avengers? Everyone says that it is really good!
Bandwagon
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bandwagon
Taylor Swift is dating someone on that team so they must be the best team.
Appeal to authority
Candidate A: “We need to raise teachers’ salaries to improve education.”
Candidate B: “You’re just saying that because you’ve never worked a real job.”
Ad hominem
Jill thinks eating meat is wrong, but she can't even cook!
Ad hominem
Why should I clean my room when there are hungry children in the world?
Red herring
Emily is a smart student because she has the most intelligence.
Circular Argument
I had two donuts this morning and I got an A on my test. Donuts must make me smarter.
False Cause
A dog bit me when I was a child. That's how I know all dogs are mean.
Hasty generalization
If we stop giving homework, then kids will have more free time. If they have free time, then they can learn a new skill and improve their futures. Therefore, removing homework can improve their futures.
Slippery Slope
Every time I wash my car it rains. I'm going to wash my car tonight because we need rain.
False Cause
After I spilled my drink, my school's team started losing the game. I feel terrible.
False Cause
Harold's new book will be well written, because Harold is a wonderful writer.
Circular Argument
Everyone loves our game day wings. Come down to Wing Hut and get the best wings in town.
Bandwagon
If someone has the flu, they’ll have a fever. This person has a fever. Therefore, they have the flu.
Affirming the consequent
You have to study 20 hours a day, or fail the class.
False dilemma
