Faulty Reasoning Flawed Logic

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Joseph Anderson

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Logical Fallacies

aka 'Errors in Reasoning'

Markers of a 'bad' argument that exercise errors in reasoning via:

flawed logic structure (premise, assumptions, conclusions), or
flawed content

Logical Fallacies

Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that invalidate your persuasive argument. Let's work on recognizing the various types of fallacies, and what evidence to look for.

This is also called "Faulty Causation" or Fallacy of Cause / Effect

Faulty Causation is also sometimes called "post hoc ad hoc"

Let's practice identifying these first five logical fallacies.

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this cartoon represent?

Slippery Slope

Red Herring

Scare Tactic

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this Public Service Announcement represent?

Either/Or

Post Ad Hoc

Scare Tactic

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this button represent?

Post Ad Hoc

Scare Tactic

Either/Or

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this button represent?

Red Herring

Post Ad Hoc

Scare Tactic

Let's practice identifying these next five logical fallacies.

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy does this cartoon show?

Circular Reasoning

Bandwagon Appeal

Ad Hominem

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is evident in this political ad?

Straw man

Circular Reasoning

Bandwagon

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is used in this comic strip?

Ad hominem

Straw man

Non Sequitur

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is in this meme?

Circular Reasoning

Straw Man

Ad Hominem

Multiple Choice

Which logical fallacy is presented in the image?

Non Sequitur

Bandwagon

Circular Reasoning

Logical Fallacies

aka 'Errors in Reasoning'

Markers of a 'bad' argument that exercise errors in reasoning via:

flawed logic structure (premise, assumptions, conclusions), or
flawed content

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