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Falacies
English Composition Falacies
Term | Definition |
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Non sequiter | Conclusion that does not logically follow the previous statement |
Straw man | An argument in which one is set up to be defeated |
Begging the question | Basing a conclusion off of an unproved assumption |
False dichotomy (either-or) | Limited alternatives are considered |
Red herring | A misleading clue in an argument |
Hasty generalization | Not considering all variables |
Misleading statistics | statistical argument falsehood |
Stereotype (sweeping generalization) | Applies to a general statement too broadly |
Slippery slope | An idea that leads to disaster, wrongdoing, or an inappropriate action. |
False analogy | faulty instance of an argument |
Circular reasoning | Useless argument, conclusion is a premise |
Post hoc, ergo propter hoc | "Therefore, because of this" argument |
ad hominem | arising from emotions, not logic |