Module 03 Written Assignment - Identifying Fallacious Reasoning in a Text
Read the following text and answer the multiple choice questions below it. The numbers in the margins correspond with the questions.
My friend Jacob and I frequently get together for long conversations at a local restaurant. What might start out as a simple dinner among friends can turn into an evening long debate, the finer points punctuated by the occasional pint and usually ended with coffee and dessert. Only recently we discussed the local school district.
1. “I think our district is broken because that is what my friend Maxine keeps telling me,” he said. “She’s a teacher; she ought to know.”
2. “Please,” I said, “Maxine and the rest of the
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Each number corresponds with the numbered line in the text's margin.
1. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Inconsistency
b. Begging the Question
c. Appeal to Authority
d. Suppressed (overlooked) Evidence
2. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Straw Man
b. Either/Or Fallacy
c. Questionable Premise
d. Tokenism
3. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Tokenism
b. Questionable Premise
c. Suppressed (overlooked) Evidence
d. Either/Or Fallacy
4. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Begging the Question
b. Straw Man
c. Appeal to Authority
d. Inconsistency
5. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Suppressed (overlooked) Evidence
b. Tokenism
c. Straw Man
d. Either/Or Fallacy
6. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Tokenism
b. Questionable Premise
c. Suppressed (overlooked) Evidence
d. Either/Or Fallacy
7. Identify the type of fallacy being used and provide a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) why.
a. Tokenism
b. Questionable Premise
c. Suppressed (overlooked) Evidence
d. Either/Or Fallacy
8. Identify the type of fallacy being used
B. “In an argument, they try to win over an audience – which can compromise the onlookers, television viewers, an electorate, or each other” (15)
2) An argument should be focused on winning over an audience rather than beating them
The next section is titled Defense. It goes over logical fallacies, their downfalls, how to spot them, and much more. Such as, the “Seven Deadly Sins” of rhetoric, and the defensive tools of practical wisdom.
Part 5: Connect the argument with facts that prove your points. Note the areas of objections and offer concessions if needed.
4. List any examples of bias or faulty reasoning that you found in this article.
A fallacy is defined as a kind of error in reasoning. They can be persuasive and be created both unintentionally and intentionally in order to deceive others from the truth. Fallacies often indicate a false belief or cause of a false belief (dowden, 2006). An argument or situation commits a fallacy when the reasons offered do not support the conclusion. This defeats the purpose of the argument since its point is to give reason to support the conclusion. Fallacies affect the outcome of our everyday decision making process. There are three types of logical fallacies discussed in this paper along with the importance of utilizing critical thinking skills.
| Demonstrates solid understanding of the concept of reasoning fallacies and identifies the most important fallacies in the argument by name and discusses their
An argument is an effective strategy used to persuade individuals or public that a general opinion or perception is either right or wrong. Although, as we try to create a reasonable argument, chances are we encounter logical fallacies. A fallacy is a faulty line in reasoning that hinder our ability to make an argument invalid, affecting our ability to argue effectively. Fallacies are more commonly used as a tool to influence opinion or actions of individuals or group of individuals to as to obtain a future goal while obscuring the truth of the matter. These are more commonly referred to as propagandas, which persuades the public to be “for” or “against” certain political ideas, religion, races and opinions as a whole. A propagandist wants invoke
Logical Fallacies can be found in many forms of persuasions, in infomercials, political debates, common discussion, everywhere. Although Logical Fallacies are very common, they mar our arguments and should be avoided. In order to avoid them we must first learn to recognize them. To fully understand Logical Fallacies, we will look at the definition of Logical Fallacies, some examples of Logical Fallacies, classifications of Logical Fallacies, and finally why we should, and how we can, avoid them.
Considering the fallacies discussed in Chapter Four of An Introduction to Logic, construct three different arguments that display distinct fallacies. Give an explanation of why each makes a mistake in
14. When writing an argumentative essay, which of the following should be avoided? (Points : 5)
7. Are there any logical fallacies (pp. 394-397) in the argument? (you need to find at least 6+ fallacies). You need to identify which sentences in the story are fallacies and specify which fallacy (or fallacies) they violate. For example:
In political races in the United States logical fallacies are a staple in political ads. The 2012 election was no exception to this convention, especially being true in an advertisement with ex-steel plant worker Joe Soptic, speaking in Obama-affiliated Political Action Committee Priorities. The advertisement included many logical fallacies to argue against the Romney campaign. Those include post hoc reasoning, ad hominem, and slippery slope.
For the topic you choose: 1. Support your ideas with specific, illustrative examples. If there are questions or points associated with your chosen
c. Errors in logic, or fallacies, can make an argument appear weak and unconvincing. Read about good arguments versus fallacies, and complete the five exercises. Then write two syllogisms of your own that are based on fallacies, and explain their logical errors. You might choose from these fallacies: validity problem, post hoc, slippery slope, straw man, inconsistency, begging the question, false dilemma, non sequitur, and ad hominem.