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These mistakes in reasoning seriously affect our ability to argue effectively Logical Fallacies Sometimes we fool ourselves into believing that a faulty argument

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These mistakes in reasoning seriously affect our ability to argue effectively Logical Fallacies Sometimes we fool ourselves into believing that a faulty argument is sound other times we deliberately use a flawed argument for the sake of winning the battle . Informal Fallacy Guide. Evaluating Arguments. The primary task of critical thinking is to identify arguments and to evaluate them.. There are two basic ways of evaluating arguments.. One technique is to evaluate the logical form of an argument by abstracting on its content, and analyzing the structure of the argument in order to determine if it is valid.. english. iii. Class 11. April 12, 2013. Today. Introduction to argumentative writing and logic. Source: . www.thepoke.co.uk. Argument. One of the keystones of university learning. - Expressing a point of view & supporting it w/evidence. 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.. Reasoning . Reasoning and Persuasion. Ethos, Pathos, Logos. Character, Emotion, and Logic. Mythos . Folk knowledge; interrelated set of beliefs, attitudes, values, and feelings held by members of a particular society/culture. 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. How to spot sloppy thinking, dirty tricks, and flamboyant lies. 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!!!!. Disclaimer: The examples provided in no way represent the views or opinions of Mr. Busch or Ms. Munoz. They simply serve as illustrations of each fallacy.. What Are Fallacies?. Fallacies are arguments that have faulty reasoning due to questionable assumptions and leaps in logic.. 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.. Abson P. Joseph, Ph.D.. Associate Professor of NT. Indiana Wesleyan University. . Introductory Matters. Critical Reasoning & Engagement . Constructing an Argument. Writing an Essay. Assessing an Argument. 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!. An Introduction Logical Fallacies What is a logical fallacy? A fallacy is an error in logical reasoning in an argument or a persuasive text . Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points, and are often identified because they lack evidence that supports their claim. Types of appeals. To understand logical fallacies, you first have to understand appeals, or methods of persuasion.. ETHOS. Credibility or ethical appeal. Means convincing by character. We tend to believe people we respect.. 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.

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