PPT-Fallacy practice

Identify the fallacy in the following sentences His lies are evident from the untruthful nature of his statements If we want to end substance abuse lets send every drug user to prison for life . (Really). Remember that a fallacy is just an invalid argument. An invalid argument is one where even if the premises are true, the conclusion can still be false. So there are lots of fallacies.. However, there are certain tricky patterns that often fool people. These patterns come to have names.. © Oxford University Press. In This Chapter. Fallacies of Relevance . Fallacies of Unwarranted Assumption. Fallacies of Ambiguity or Diversion . Recognizing Fallacies in Ordinary Language. © Oxford University Press. Lesson 3. Definition. Figurative language is the inclusive term for words that are used in ways that depart conspicuously from their . literal. meanings in order to achieve special meanings or effects.. Write an OPEN, a CLOSED, and a COUNTERARGUMENT thesis for the following question.. Should states make it harder for individuals to buy guns by requiring a background check and a mental health evaluation for all gun buyers?. English 28. Ms. Grooms. Fallacies. Errors in argument. Evade issue of argument. Treat argument as if it were much simpler than it is. Recognizing Evasions. An ineffective argument dodges the issue.. FALLACIES. Continuing our foray into the world of Argument. Courtesy of: . http://. www.unc.edu. /. depts. /. wcweb. /handouts/. fallacies.html. (. Editited. ). What is Fallacy?. Fallacies are defects that weaken arguments.. Introduction and Activities. What is a logical fallacy?. A fallacy is an error of reasoning. These are flawed statements that often sound true. Logical fallacies are often used to strengthen an argument, but if the reader detects them the argument can backfire, and damage the writer’s credibility . Kimberly Wyatt – Critical Reasoning. Consistency and inconsistency. Flip-flop. Waffle. Flakey. Consider new information. Change your own mind. Is it simply pandering?. Consistent Individual claims. illegitimate, controversial arguments or irrelevant points designed to enflame an audience. often identified because they lack adequate evidence to support a claim. Fallacies. . are. :. Why do they matter?. May faulty logic undermine your entire philosophy!.  . An introduction to Logical Fallacies. Logical Fallacy. A fault or flaw in an argument. Formal fallacy . – flaw in structure of the argument. If Chris strangled his teacher, then he must be a criminal. Logic & Argument. Appeal to the People. Argumentum ad . Populum. “I’m sure that most people have cheated on a quiz some time or another; so I shouldn’t feel too bad about doing it.” [used to defend an action]. Can you name these fallacies?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g&feature=related. Logical Fallacies. What . is . Fallacy. ?. . Fallacies are defects that weaken arguments.. Hasty Generalization. © Oxford University Press. In This Chapter. Fallacies of Relevance . Fallacies of Unwarranted Assumption. Fallacies of Ambiguity or Diversion . Recognizing Fallacies in Ordinary Language. © Oxford University Press. Unit 1 Section A. FOREIGN LANGUAGE . TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS . AIR . FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERTISY. Doing the right thing is not the problem. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s the. challenge..