PPT-Fallacy: Slippery Slope Mrs. Hughes – 2

nd Period Group Alex Michael amp Tyler What is Slippery Slope Argument suggest dire consequences from relative minor causes Rhetorical Fallacies Cracking the AP English Language and Composition Exam. ETHICS. (And Why Good Leaders Go Bad). Craig Anderson . Deputy Director, University Audit and Health System Audit. Virginia Commonwealth University . 2. OUTLINE . 1. Introduction / Background . 2. General Thoughts & Principles . SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SIN. SIN. PROMISES. LIBERTY. BUT…. GEN. 3:4,5. SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SIN. FROM THE ELDERS. SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SIN. SIN. . APPEARS. . ATTRACTIVE. BUT……. GEN. 3:6. SLIPPERY SLOPE OF SIN. u. nwarranted . assumption. Begging the Question. This is . a form of circular reasoning. Question-begging premises are . distinct from their conclusions, but cannot be believed without believing the conclusion.. Logic & Argument. Appeal to the People. Argumentum ad . Populum. “I’m sure that most people have cheated on a quiz some time or another; so I shouldn’t feel too bad about doing it.” [used to defend an action]. ETHICS. (And Why Good Leaders Go Bad). Craig Anderson . Deputy Director, University Audit. Virginia Commonwealth University . 2. OUTLINE . 1. Introduction / Background . 2. General Thoughts & Principles . Fallacy. The Relativist . Fallacy. Pretty much attempting to disprove a claim by saying that what ever his/her claim maybe doesn’t apply to him even though it applies to others. Slippery Slope. Slippery Slope . Student samples. Red Herring. Directing attention away from the main topic towards an non relevant subject to substitute for the argument. . Example 1:you shouldn't vote for him because he doesn't like steak.. Disclaimer: The examples provided in no way represent the views or opinions of Mr. Busch or Ms. Munoz. They simply serve as illustrations of each fallacy.. What Are Fallacies?. Fallacies are arguments that have faulty reasoning due to questionable assumptions and leaps in logic.. Logic & Argument. Appeal to the People. Argumentum ad . Populum. “I’m sure that most people have cheated on a quiz some time or another; so I shouldn’t feel too bad about doing it.” [used to defend an action]. President: David Gallegos . Vice President: Chris Misaalefua. Operation Manger: Justin Schlaepfer. Accountant Manger: Mario Aleman. Mission Statement . . Slippery . Samoan . water park provides guests a relaxing and enjoyable aquatic experience through the highest quality standards of customer service. Each employee will focus on their dedication to all guests and maintain the highest level of honesty and courtesy. Slippery Samoan Water Park in Lindsay Ca, Strathmore is a municipally operated park in the State of California. Slippery Samoans is designed to encourage the entire family to participate together in an enjoyable and safe aquatic experience.. The . Post Hoc . Fallacy . – this is sometimes called the . post hoc ergo propter hoc. fallacy. The full phrase means: “after this, therefore because of this” And it is a causal inference fallacy. (304). By: Jordan Constant . Definition of Slippery Slope. Slippery Slope. is . w. hen . a relatively insignificant first event is suggested to lead to a more significant event, . which . leads to a more significant event, and so . Standard:. MAFS.912.S-ID.3.7. : . Interpret . the slope (rate of change) and the intercept (constant term) of a linear model in the context of the data.. . Problem of the Day:. Solve for the slope between (-1,-5) and (6,9. . What is Slippery Slope?. Slippery slope is when a person asserts that some event must inevitably follow from another without any rational argument or demonstrable mechanism for the inevitability of the event in question. A slippery slope argument states that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events. .