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Is this an example of "Ad Hominem (abusive)"If I post an article that contains a statement that I am using to back up a point, and the person I posted it for says "Oh, that media publisher is liberal trash" and ignores the content, is that an example of an Ad Hominem (abusive)n logic fa... |
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For you to deserve to be called a ... you shouldWhat is it called when someone tries to manipulate someone into behaving a certain way by questioning core identity characteristics valued by the other person, if the other person doesn't behave as the manipulator wants. It can come into two forms:... |
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Is this an example of Mistaking the map for the territory ?P1. We need to end this war now we need peace. The problem in Ukraine is the U.S refusal to try to find a peaceful solution and can’t see it from everybody’s perspective ? P2. So what is your solution that all parties will accept ? &nbs... |
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app that auto-detects fallaciesPlease develop an app that auto-detects fallacies. You will save the world and make billions! Your No. 1 fan, David |
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A Logical Fallacy or a Literary DeviceIn Bo's book, "Everybody knows that, without our culture's religion, we all would be like lost sheep." is an example of alleged certainty. Everyone does not know that. I get it. But how about when "everybody knows" is used as a literary device? Not ... |
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what should I study In college/universityHello, hope you're well. I was wondering what you believe are the most valuable courses/degrees to study when it comes to the harnessing and development of critical thinking, as well as the positive impact one can have on the world around them, and ... |
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Is there a name for a 100% Certainty fallacy?This is an argument I mostly hear in theological or supernatural discussions, but it can really apply to anything. It goes like this: "We can't be 100% certain of anything, so my belief is just as valid as yours!" Essentially it's using the problem... |
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Does this sentence contain a fallacy ?“Vegetarianism is morally obligatory, since eating meat is clearly morally impermissible.” (a) fallacy of vagueness (b) circularity (c) equivocation (d) no fallacy |
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Does the following argument involve a fallacy?Some politicians are drug dealers, since some politicians are criminals, and some criminals are drug-dealers. |
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"You're not listening" - What fallacy is this?Okay so I recognised a pattern, usually in arguments related to friendships or relationships, where a person might say "You're just not listening. If you were, then you'd understand/you'd agree." This is obviously fallacious, either in the way that ... |
