PPT-Fallacies

Really Remember that a fallacy is just an invalid argument An invalid argument is one where even if the premises are true the conclusion can still be false So there are lots of fallacies However there are certain tricky patterns that often fool people These patterns come to have names. English 28. Ms. Grooms. Fallacies. Errors in argument. Evade issue of argument. Treat argument as if it were much simpler than it is. Recognizing Evasions. An ineffective argument dodges the issue.. FALLACIES. Introduction and Activities. What is a logical fallacy?. A fallacy is an error of reasoning. These are flawed statements that often sound true. Logical fallacies are often used to strengthen an argument, but if the reader detects them the argument can backfire, and damage the writer’s credibility . vs.. Relevance. Homework. Reading: pp. 145-152. Recommended Exercises. (. do at least the starred problems. ). 4.3.III. (of relevance & weak induction). 4.4.I . (of presumption & ambiguity). November . 11. Composition 3.4. Study Island!. Literary Analysis and Composition 2014-2015. Composition 3.4. What . are. . our lesson . objectives?. Identify and use the steps in the writing process: prewriting, writing, and revising.. PROPOGANDA . Animal Farm. :. Propaganda. Propaganda is . the manipulation and control of language. . Propaganda transmits more than one message, depending on what the recipient wishes to hear or is told to hear. . Homework. Review:. Fallacies. pp. 103-105, §4.1 “Fallacies in General” . pp. 121-131. , §4.3 . “Fallacies of Weak Induction”. Inductive Argumentation. Analogical Reasoning, e.g., ex. 8.4. Causal Argumentation, e.g., 8.3b. How to spot sloppy thinking, dirty tricks, and flamboyant lies. Pointy things go in the outlet, right?. Oh, look! It’s human nonsense generator, Donald Trump!. TRUMP! Everybody is excited about me! Big crowds, big, big crowds… the polls…. TRUMP!!!!. vs.. Weak Induction. Homework. Study Fallacies 1-18. Review pp. 103-132. Fallacies (definition § 4.1). § 4.2 Fallacies of Relevance (1 – 8). § 4.3 Fallacies of Weak Induction (9 – 14). For Next Class: pp. 139-152. “Jeopardy Style”. Single Sided Arguments. Definitions. “. A”nswers. Toulmain. Fallacies. What the Romans Knew. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. Patrick Henry speech (2A class notes). Context/Purpose. : public denunciation of British king; asking the Virginia convention to join him in spearheading the American Revolution. Audience: white, land-owning, rich males in Virginia who were representatives in the convention. ENC 1101. FIU. Tue & Thu. 3:00 – 5: 00p.m.. Week . 7. March 9. &. 11 . Agendas. Collect 10 . MORE. Study Cards. Jump Drives & Books:. Research Process, Source Cards, & Library Passes. A . fallacy. is an error in reasoning. . A fallacious. argument is faulty or incorrect. If you are . fallible. you can make mistakes. . It is important to recognize the fallacious arguments of others as well as avoid your own faulty reasoning. . Fallacies are statements that may sound reasonable or true but are deceptive and dishonest.. Ad Hominem (Personal Attack). Definition: This fallacy tries to divert attention from the facts of an argument by attacking . Don’t Be Fooled by Bad Arguments (Part 2). Classification of Fallacies. Fallacies of Relevance:. Appeal to Force. Appeal to Pity. Appeal to the People. Ad Hominem. Accident. Straw man. Missing the Point.