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Fallacies | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
These sources of errors are more about why people commit a fallacy than about what the fallacy is. On the other hand, wishful thinking, stereotyping, being superstitious, rationalizing, and having a poor sense of proportion also are sources of potential error and are included in the list below, though they would not be included in the lists of some researchers.
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August 11, 2023 - Common types of fallacy that may compromise the quality of your research are: Correlation/causation fallacy: Claiming that two events that occur together have a cause-and-effect relationship even though this can’t be proven · Ecological fallacy: ...
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I did a quick bit of research on the "atheist atrocities fallacy" with regards to Hitler. What do you guys think of my findings so far?

You could also add adolf's Munich speech, April 12-1922. He states multiple times he is a christian, as he does in many other speeches.

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ELI5: All the common "logical fallacies" that you see people referring to on Reddit.

There are loads. But some common ones:

  • Ad hominem To attack the person not the argument: "We should increase taxes", "Don't listen to him, he only showers once a week".

I've been getting a lot of replies about this one. An ad hominem only occurs if you ignore the argument and attack the person to undermine the argument. "It's hot outside, let's all go for ice-cream." "That's a bad idea. I'm diabetic, you moron" is not ad hominem. It's not a very nice response, but he still counters the argument with a reason. "Men are more likely to drink-drive, so all men should be banned from driving." "You're a massive idiot." still isn't really ad hominem; he is attacking the person, but it is more like an insult than a counter argument. "Board games are the root of all evil. If we ban them then crime will go down." "You are clearly uneducated and a fool, so this cannot be true." is an ad hominem fallacy. And now I've probably made everything more confusing.

  • Circular Reasoning Where the reason relies on the conclusion being true. "God exists because the Bible says so; Bible is true since it's the word of God".

  • Slippery slope The assumption that accepting one thing will lead to increasing undesirable other things. "If we let the immigrants in then they will take our jobs, leaving us homeless and then our children will be forced to work as prostitutes for food. Is that what you want? Child prostitutes?"

  • False Dilemma Forcing or suggesting there are only two possible options in a situation, where really there are many. "Steve insulted my mother, so I had to either punch him or be forever known as a wuss"

  • Tu quoque Literally you too (I think). Basically saying that if you don't do it, why should I? "My doctor told me to lose weight, but what does he know? He's fatter than me!"

  • Appeal to Authority Where a statement by an irrelevant authoritative figure or group is used. "Dr Steve says the vaccine causes cancer, so that vaccine must be banned." "Tiger Woods says this 10 bladed razor is way better than a 3 bladed one. The 7 extra blades therefore clearly make a difference."

  • Appeal to Popularity Where if a sizeable group of people belief in something, the belief must be correct. "300,000 Indians eat rice every day, therefore it must be healthy."

  • Appeal to Ignorance Where you assume something is true because it hasn't been proven false. Your standard "I don't know, therefore aliens".

  • Loaded Question Asking a question that presumes a certain fact. "What's your opinion on the immigrants that are ruining our society?" assumes immigrants are ruining our society, and by answering it directly you agree with this statement.

  • Straw Man Misrepresent the argument to make it easier to knock down. "We should give free fruit to school kids", "Yeah, let's just give everyone free food. That would just lead to obesity and a greater deficit".

  • Post Hoc (ergo propter hoc) Claiming that because something happens after something else, the first caused the second. "I wore my green socks today, and then found out my wife was leaving me. I didn't know she hated them that badly."

  • Gamblers' Fallacy Believing that a deviation in a series of (independent) chance events will soon be met by a deviation the opposite way. "I've given birth to six boys. My next kid is definitely a girl!"

  • Middle Ground Saying that a compromise between two extreme position is the correct one, solely because it is in the middle. "Schools are being forced to teach both creationism and the theory of evolution. The truth must be somewhere in between; they should teach the theory of creatioevolutionism."

  • Appeal to Emotion Relying on manipulating emotions rather than a solid argument. "Look at this poor little dog. Look at it! He looks so miserable and depressed. We should take him home and look after him." or "Meth. Not even once."

  • "Fallacy" Fallacy The fallacy you might use after reading this list. An argument contains a fallacy, therefore the conclusion is wrong. "The Meth. Not even once. campaign is just one massive appeal to emotion fallacy. Therefore there is no reason to stop doing meth."

I've probably forgotten a few.

Examples are meant to be exaggerated. In real life they are often more subtle, and the names aren't important as long as you recognise that there's something wrong.

Edit: Adding more fallacies that others have mentioned for a more complete list.

Edit: Added Middle Ground, fixed some grammar errors, formatting.

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I often need to remind myself about the fallacy fallacy, that using one of these doesn't necessarily mean the argument is wrong, just that it's being made weaker.

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What is the difference between the ad hominem fallacy and the genetic fallacy?
The ad hominem fallacy and the genetic fallacy are closely related in that they are both fallacies of relevance. In other words, they both involve arguments that use evidence or examples that are not logically related to the argument at hand. However, there is a difference between the two: · In the ad hominem fallacy, the goal is to discredit the argument by discrediting the person currently making the argument. · In the genetic fallacy, the goal is to discredit the argument by discrediting the history or origin (i.e., genesis) of an argument.
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A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. It can be either a seriously incorrect argument or an incorrect conclusion based on such arguments.
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Why is the false dichotomy fallacy problematic in research and media?
The false dichotomy fallacy is problematic because it oversimplifies complex issues, presenting only two options when more exist. In research and media, this can mislead audiences, skew debates, and ignore nuanced perspectives, leading to incomplete or biased understanding.
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classification of fallacies: (1) material, (2) verbal, and (3) formal
A fallacy is the use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning in the construction of an argument that may appear to be well-reasoned if unnoticed. The term was introduced in the Western … Wikipedia
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1 week ago - The Greek philosopher Aristotle ... Sophisticis Elenchis) identifies thirteen fallacies. He divided them up into two major types: linguistic fallacies and non-linguistic fallacies, some of which depend on language and others that do not....
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May 29, 2015 - This approach to the fallacies is continued in contemporary research by some argumentation theorists, most notably Douglas Walton (1995) who also follows Aristotle in recognizing a number of different kinds of dialogues in which argumentation can occur; Frans van Eemeren and Rob Grootendorst (2004) who combine dialectical and pragmatic insights with an ideal model of a critical discussion; and Jaakko Hintikka who analyses the Aristotelian fallacies as mistakes in question-dialogues (Hintikka 1987; Bachman 1995.)
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Genetic Fallacy: This conclusion is based on an argument that the origins of a person, idea, institute, or theory determine its character, nature, or worth.
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November 8, 2016 - In attempting to prove that a public policy is guilty of exacerbating homelessness, a researcher might argue that homelessness is a horrible social problem in every country. This fallacy can be found in conclusions, where researchers need to demonstrate that their findings are relevant for public policy.
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September 1, 2019 - Or sometimes we might be tempted to make a snap decision, believing knee-jerk reactions are the best when, in fact, we should be investigating the situation more carefully and doing more research. Of course, if we fail to consider a relevant fact simply because we are ignorant of it, then this lack of knowledge does not constitute a fallacy. Fallacies of insufficiency are cases where insufficient evidence is provided in support of a claim. Most common fallacies fall within this category. Here are a few popular types:
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July 18, 2022 - Logical fallacies come in many types. This article will discuss only the most common ones. Ad Hominem: No Real Argument? Attack the Other Person · Appeal to the People: Jump on the Bandwagon! ... Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc: A Caused B! Appeal to Ignorance: Absence of Evidence Is Not Evidence ...
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1 week ago - Cognitive distortion – Exaggerated or irrational thought pattern ... Map–territory relation – Relationship between an object and a representation of that object (confusing map with territory, menu with meal) Mathematical fallacy – Certain type of mistaken proof
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July 19, 2024 - Logical fallacies that are common in research include the following: hasty generalization, fallacy of composition, post hoc fallacy, ecological fallacy, false cause fallacy.
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The ecological fallacy occurs when you make conclusions about individuals based only on analyses of group data. For instance, assume that you measured the math scores of a particular classroom and found that they had the highest average score in the district. Later (probably at the mall) you run into one of the kids from that class and you think to yourself “she must be a math whiz.” Aha!
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October 9, 2023 - She specializes in writing about research methods and research bias. ... Ads help us keep our tools free for everyone. Scribbr customers enjoy an ad-free experience! The slippery slope fallacy is an argument that suggests an initial event will inevitably cause another undesirable event. ... A red herring fallacy is an attempt to redirect a conversation away from its original topic by introducing an irrelevant piece of information
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Alternate example: "If this client is competent to stand trial, she will certainly know the answers to at least 80% of the questions on this standardized test. She knows the answers to 87% of the test questions. Therefore she is competent to stand trial." The appeal to ignorance fallacy takes the form of: There is no (or insufficient) evidence establishing that x is false.
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July 14, 2023 - In the section below, we will introduce you to some of the most common fallacies. There are many more types of fallacies that are not covered in this reading, such as the argument from ignorance, appeal to force (or coercion), appeal to the masses, appeal to pity, appeal to spite, shifting the burden of proof, post hoc reasoning, red herring fallacy, affirming the consequent, denying the antecedent, et cetera.
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April 10, 2023 - By Aristotle’s definition, a verbal fallacy is one where the language used is ambiguous or incorrect, and a material fallacy is an argument that involves faulty or flawed reasoning. Today, our understanding of logical fallacies comes from these sources as well as contributions from later scholars like Richard Whately and Francis Bacon.
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A logical fallacy is a breakdown in reasoning, and it can occur when there is an error in the “facts” or chain of reasoning presented, bias in the information that is used to persuade the audience, or stereotyping of populations.
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September 28, 2023 - He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris] Learn about our Editorial Process | September 28, 2023 · Fallacies are generally split into two types: formal and informal.
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June 9, 2020 - The ad hominem fallacy occurs when we shift our focus from the premises and conclusions of the argument and focus instead on the individual making the argument. An easy way to remember this fallacy is to think of it as the personal attack fallacy. This type of fallacy is often used in political ...
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December 29, 2011 - Therefore, God exists.” In each case, the arguer tries to use the lack of evidence as support for a positive claim about the truth of a conclusion. There is one situation in which doing this is not fallacious: if qualified researchers have used well-thought-out methods to search for something for a long time, they haven’t found it, and it’s the kind of thing people ought to be able to find, then the fact that they haven’t found it constitutes some evidence that it doesn’t exist.
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January 25, 2015 - Hasty Generalization - The first one is hasty generalization, derived from inductive reasoning. It is a result of an incorrect generalization based only on specific instances. For instance, saying that all youth aged 10-13 years are violent just because of a few cases is nothing but an unfair stereotype that comes from the hasty generalization fallacy.