PPT-Logical Fallacies- Day 2

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. 1 miles Homework. Recommended Exercises. (. do the starred problems. ). 4.4.III. : 1-50. Remember. . How does each specific argument commit a fallacy of that . type. ? . . Where precisely is the offending element in the argument?. Drafting & Revising. Logical Fallacies. Logical Fallacies: . What are they?. Logical fallacies are arguments that don’t work. They seem convincing, but fail under close examination. What do logical fallacies do?. Logical Fallacies. Thou Shalt Not Commit . Logical Fallacies. What is a logical fallacy?. A logical fallacy is an inaccurate or intentionally misleading application of logic.. It is important to be able to recognize logical fallacies to avoid being exploited or swindled by writers or speakers who want your money, your voice, or your vote.. What is an Argument?. Based on 2 statements with a 3. rd. that follows the first two. . One major premise. One minor premise. Conclusion . Premise: statement used as evidence for a conclusion. Conclusion: statement that is supported by at least one premise. . by Auguste Rodin. Rationalism. in its modern sense, . rationalism. is any view appealing to reason as a source of knowledge or justification. it is a method of justifying beliefs in which the criterion of the truth is not sensory but intellectual and logical. What is a fallacy?. A fallacy is an error in reasoning. Including fallacies in your writing will weaken your argument. . Why is it important to . know about logical fallacies?. If you know about fallacies, and the different kinds of logical fallacies, you will be able to do two things.. Things you believe. that you can justify. that are true. Statements that you believe. that you can justify within some system of justification to the satisfaction of most people who operate within that system.. The Seven Deadly Logical Sins. Ways to use logic as a shield. Spot Fallacies. Homer: Lisa, would you like a doughnut?. Lisa: No, thanks. Do you have any fruit?. Homer: This has purple in it. Purple is a fruit.. A . fallacy. is an error in reasoning. . A fallacious. argument is faulty or incorrect. If you are . fallible. you can make mistakes. . It is important to recognize the fallacious arguments of others as well as avoid your own faulty reasoning. . Fallacies are statements that may sound reasonable or true but are deceptive and dishonest.. Ad Hominem (Personal Attack). Definition: This fallacy tries to divert attention from the facts of an argument by attacking . Don’t Be Fooled by Bad Arguments (Part 2). Classification of Fallacies. Fallacies of Relevance:. Appeal to Force. Appeal to Pity. Appeal to the People. Ad Hominem. Accident. Straw man. Missing the Point. Pointy things go in the outlet, right?. Oh, look! It’s human nonsense generator, Donald Trump!. TRUMP! Everybody is excited about me! Big crowds, big, big crowds… the polls…. TRUMP!!!!. Yeah… That really doesn’t make any sense… which reminds me that this is a good time to talk about logical fallacies!. S. ession & Syllabus. Session. Topics. Descriptions. Lecturer. 1. 4 Sep 2014. Introduction. & Prologue. Dosen. PJ. 2. 11 Sep. . 2014. Recognizing Fallacies. Looking at deceptive arguments, or fallacies.