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Logical Fallacies

First fallacy: Hasty Generalization.

A hasty generalization a basically a false generalization based on conclustion without looking at statistics. Example: If escargot is served in French restaurants then all French people must eat  escargot.

Second fallacy: Wishful Thinking.

Wishful thinking is something that you wish to be true or pleasing but is not. Example: Wishful thinking is thinking that you will pass this English Comp 101 course if you do not do any of your homework.

Third fallacy: Anger.

Anger is being upset when someone does not believe your argument or statement. Example: Raising your voice in anger to force someone to believe in your statement. EIGHT PLUS EIGHT IS EIGHTY EIGHT!

Fourth fallacy: Appeal to common belief.

Appeal to common belief is that something maybe true if enough or a lot of people believe that it is. Example: If a lot of people believe that a rabbits foot will bring good luck then it must be true.

Fifth fallacy: Appeal to fear.

Appeal to fear is having people believe by using intimidation or fear. Example: God is true and if you don't believe in him you will burn in hell.

Posted by Merv