Logical Fallacies

“We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as actor Guy Handsome, have publicly stated their opposition to it.”

“I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!”

Active euthanasia is morally acceptable. It is a decent, ethical thing to help another human being escape suffering through death.”

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“Caldwell Hall is in bad shape. Either we tear it down and put up a new building, or we continue to risk students’ safety."

“Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don’t respect life, we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears fo

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“President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Jones is responsible for the rise in crime.”

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“Andrea Dworkin has written several books arguing that feminism liberates women. But Dworkin is just ugly and bitter, so why should we listen to her?”

“Gay marriages are just immoral. 70% of Americans think so!”

“My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I’m in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!”

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“Grading this exam on a curve would be the most fair thing to do. After all, classes go more smoothly when the students and the professor are getting along well.”

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