PPT-Fallacies of Ambiguity

A Word on Semantics the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning There are a number of branches and sub branches of semantics including  formal semantics which studies the logical aspects of meaning such as sense reference implication and logical form . Ambiguity . is a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning.. Ambiguous words or statements lead to vagueness and confusion, and shape the basis for instances of unintentional humor. “With These Words, I can sell you anything”. Review the essay “With these Words, I can sell you Anything” in your . Dialogues . textbook.. What is the main point, and what are the supporting points?. Ambiguity and Aphorism. Ambiguity. “The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence or passage”. Examples . (. unintentional. ). Examples . (INTENTIONAL, OR purposeful. Ambiguity. (1) a statement which has two or more possible meanings.. (2) a statement whose meaning is unclear..     . Depending on the circumstances, ambiguity can be negative, leading to confusion or even disaster (the ambiguous wording of a general's note led to the deadly charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War). . a tolerance for ambiguity. Understand techniques, strategies, & systems used to foster self-understanding & enhance relationships with others. What is Tolerance?. Tolerance – the capacity to accept deviation from the norm. 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). DONE BY SAMAR NAIF HINDI. SUBMITTED TO WALEED AMER . ambiguity . The presence of two or more possible meanings in a single passage. . the possibility of interpreting an expression in two or more distinct . 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!!!!. CSCI-GA.2590 – Lecture 3B. Ralph . Grishman. NYU. Part-of-speech Ambiguity. Many English words have 2 (or more) parts of speech. the last fast train speeds up station schedules. produces lots of structures during parsing. “With These Words, I can sell you anything”. Review the essay “With these Words, I can sell you Anything” from the class website.. What is the main point, and what are the supporting points?. Entrepreneurship 1. 2.12. Objective 2.12. Tolerance - . The capacity to accept deviation from the norm. Ambiguity – words or phrases with either a double meaning. Self-Confidence - A positive belief in your own talents, skills, and objectives. . 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!!!!. Yeah… That really doesn’t make any sense… which reminds me that this is a good time to talk about logical fallacies!. Informal Logic, Famous Fallacies Don’t Be Fooled by Bad Arguments First, what are arguments? Distinguish arguments from explanations: Arguments are the assertion of a conclusion from reasons that are better known than the conclusion.