Examples of types of logical fallacies Fallacy
1 examples of types of logical fallacies
1.1 hasty generalization
1.2 missing point
1.3 post hoc (false cause)
1.4 slippery slope
examples of types of logical fallacies
hasty generalization
definition: making assumptions whole group or range of cases based on sample inadequate (usually because atypical or small). stereotypes people ( frat boys drunkards, grad students nerdy, women don’t enjoy sports, etc.) common example of principle underlying hasty generalization.
missing point
definition: premises of argument support particular conclusion--but not conclusion arguer draws.
post hoc (false cause)
this fallacy gets name latin phrase post hoc, ergo propter hoc, translates after this, therefore because of this. definition: assuming because b comes after a, caused b. of course, 1 event cause 1 comes later—for example, if register class, , name later appears on roll, s true first event caused 1 came later. 2 events seem related in time aren t related cause , event. is, correlation isn t same thing causation.
slippery slope
definition: arguer claims sort of chain reaction, ending in dire consequence, take place, there s not enough evidence assumption.
the arguer asserts if take 1 step onto slippery slope, end sliding way bottom; or assumes can t stop halfway down hill.
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