PPT-An Introduction 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. Ad Hominem, Appeal to Emotions, False Dilemma, Appeal to the People, Scare Tactic, False Cause, Hasty Generalization, Red Herring, and Traditional Wisdom. What is a Fallacy?. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a fallacy is an error in reasoning or a flawed argument.. 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?. vs.. Relevance. Homework. Reading: pp. 145-152. Recommended Exercises. (. do at least the starred problems. ). 4.3.III. (of relevance & weak induction). 4.4.I . (of presumption & ambiguity). Logic. Logos/logic is situated (bound/defined by a cultural space). . In Philosophy, there are “traditions” of logic, and a study of various forms of logic including logics that don’t use language at all. . Due: “They Say”—turn in to the tray. Journal #12—Characters in Review (10 . mins. ). Act I and II Reading Check (20 . mins. )—you may use your blue Puritan Notes. Begin Reading Act III (20 . 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!!!!. vs.. Weak Induction. Homework. Study Fallacies 1-18. Review pp. 103-132. Fallacies (definition § 4.1). § 4.2 Fallacies of Relevance (1 – 8). § 4.3 Fallacies of Weak Induction (9 – 14). For Next Class: pp. 139-152. RWS 100 Fall 2016. The Rhetoric of Advertising . What is the main Argument for this ad?. Identify the Underlying Assumption. “Situate” the text; What is the Rhetorical Situation . What appeals and/or rhetorical strategies are at work. 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.. 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 . Logical Fallacies. Logical Fallacies . are considered propaganda.. Propaganda. is the manipulation and control of language. . It transmits more than one message, depending on what the recipient wishes to hear or is told to hear. . Informal Logic, Famous Fallacies Don’t Be Fooled by Bad Arguments First, what are arguments? Distinguish arguments from explanations: Arguments are the assertion of a conclusion from reasons that are better known than the conclusion. 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.