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11-20-2007, 12:16 PM
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Logical Fallacies
I am taking a class and in it we are discussing "Logical Fallacies". I thought in light of all the arguments here it might shed some light to put some of the information out here.
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11-20-2007, 12:20 PM
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Avoid fallacies in your logic:
- False arguments from incomplete thinking or deliberate omissions
- Bare assertions unsupported by facts.
- Circular reasoning where you assume the point you need to prove.
- Complex questions that cover up the real issue
- Strawman fallacies where the writer argues against a claim that is easily refuted
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11-20-2007, 12:21 PM
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Types of fallacies that sabotage arguments:
- Red Herring fallacies that draw the reader away from the real issue
- Misuses of humor that impart a mocking tone
- Appeals to pity and emotion
- Appeals to popular sentiment
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11-20-2007, 12:23 PM
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Fallacies that falsify arguments
- False causes that base claims on too little evidence
- "slippery slope" fallacies that state one action will start an unstoppable chain reaction
(I find the TV advertising "chicken little" scenario to be this)
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11-20-2007, 12:24 PM
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Fallacies that misuse evidence
- Impress with numbers by drowning in statistics
- Attack against the person
- Hypothesis contrary to facts
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11-20-2007, 12:25 PM
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Misusing language
- Obfuscation or fuzzy, big or vague words
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Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
When I was young and clever, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older and wiser, I strive to change myself. ~
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11-20-2007, 12:26 PM
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This is the Cranky Lady's Thread ! 
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11-20-2007, 12:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ILG
Fallacies that falsify arguments - False causes that base claims on too little evidence
- "slippery slope" fallacies that state one action will start an unstoppable chain reaction
(I find the TV advertising "chicken little" scenario to be this) |
broad or sweeping generalizations...yep all the time
Slippery slope also happens a lot....especially in regards to the TV issue
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11-20-2007, 12:58 PM
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this is one of my favorites. It uses Star Trek for its analogies and examples
http://www.thecaptainkirkpage.com/kirklogic.html
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Let it be understood that Apostolic Friends Forum is an Apostolic Forum.
Apostolic is defined on AFF as:
- There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
- Every sinner must repent of their sins.
- That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
- That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
- The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
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11-20-2007, 01:01 PM
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I wouldn't go accusing a lot of folks on AFF of trying to be logical. 
Is logic a pagan device? 
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