![]() What is an example of "circular reasoning"? An example of "circular reasoning" is: The Bible is the word of God because the Bible says so. What is an example of a "complex question" fallacy? A "complex question" fallacy example is: So, are you still beating your wife? What is "circular reasoning"? "Circular reasoning" is when the proposition depends on or is equivalent to the conclusion. What is a "complex question" fallacy? A "complex question" rests on a doubtful assumption, and all answers would appear to support that assumption. Jones is involved in interesting research, therefore he would make a great general practitioner. What is an example of a "non sequitur"? An example of a "non sequitur" is: Dr. ![]() What is the English translation of the Latin phrase "non sequitur"? "Non sequitur" translates to "it does not follow". What is an example of a "relativist" fallacy? An example of a "relativist" fallacy is: Women have been mean to me my whole so therefore, all women are mean. What is the "relativist" fallacy? A "relativist" fallacy is rejecting an argument because it may be true for other people but it isn't true for the rejecter. What is an example of "slippery slope" reasoning backed by evidence? The Declaration of Independence is "slippery slope" reasoning backed by evidence? What is an example of "slippery slope" reasoning not backed by evidence? The argument that marijuana is a gateway drug is an example of a "slippery slope" argument not backed by evidence. ![]() There is a fundamental similarity to guns and knives as both can be used as weapons.) What is "slippery slope" reasoning? (Why did the format of the question change for this argument?) In "slippery slope" reasoning, the arguer starts off with a single condition, takes a stand against it, and uses as support the notion that other, worse things will happen if the first condition is allowed to exist. What is an example of a "faulty analogy"? An example of a "faulty analogy" is: If we ban guns, we might as well ban knives. What is a "faulty analogy"? A "faulty analogy" is comparing two things that don't share a fundamental similarity. What is an example of "begging the question" that damaged lives? The parents of Jon Benet Ramsey were considered to be the killers of their daughter by the media and public opinion, ruining their lives, but not enough evidence was found. Everything that can be argued is an opinion. What is an example of "begging the question"? An example of "begging the question": Harvard Coleman is clearly guilty of embezzlement, so why bother with a trial? What can't be argued? Facts can't be argued. What is "begging the question"? In "begging the question" the arguer attempts to present as proven something that is an opinion. (This is a weak example in my opinion.) What might be the most dismissive fallacy? "Begging the question" might be the most dismissive fallacy. What is an example of a "false dichotomy"? An example of a "false dichotomy" is hawks and doves during the Vietnam War. What is a "false dichotomy"? A "false dichotomy" is incorrectly thinking that a choice can be based on only one of two options. ![]() What is an example of a "superstition"? A "superstition" example: If you stare at a mirror too long, it will capture your soul. What is "superstition" based on? "Superstition" is any belief that's based on fear, ignorance, or the supernatural that's inconsistent with the laws of science. What is "superstition"? A "superstition" is any belief maintained despite evidence to the contrary. What is an example of a "stereotype"? A "stereotype" example: I once met a Harvard professor who was cold and arrogant, therefore all Harvard professor's are cold and arrogant. ![]()
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