PPT-Informal Logic, Famous Fallacies

Informal Logic Famous Fallacies Dont 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. Please do not alter or modify contents All rights reserved For more information call 8003384065 or visit wwwloveandlogiccom Love and Logic Institute Inc is located at 2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401 57513 1998 Jim Fay 57375e Delayed or Anticipat Please do not alter or modify contents All rights reserved QVSIBTFE 1BJOMTT1BSOUJOHSUI1STDIMBST BDLTPU PMEF XXXMPWF E MPHDDPN 57513 2001 Jim Fay End the Bedtime Blues Parents Dont Need to Force Kids to Go to Sleep edtime is a time of frustration Ad Hominem, Appeal to Emotions, False Dilemma, Appeal to the People, Scare Tactic, False Cause, Hasty Generalization, Red Herring, and Traditional Wisdom. What is a Fallacy?. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a fallacy is an error in reasoning or a flawed argument.. Using Formal and Informal Language Appropriately. Everyday life is not like a Grey Poupon Commercial…. . Most of us remember the Grey Poupon commercials of the 90’s where a man in a limousine is asked for some fancy mustard and replies, “But, of course!” We all inherently know why the commercials are amusing, but we probably haven’t taken the time to actually analyze the reasoning.. Homework. Recommended Exercises. (. do the starred problems. ). 4.4.III. : 1-50. Remember. . How does each specific argument commit a fallacy of that . type. ? . . Where precisely is the offending element in the argument?. Informal Fallacy Guide. Evaluating Arguments. The primary task of critical thinking is to identify arguments and to evaluate them.. There are two basic ways of evaluating arguments.. One technique is to evaluate the logical form of an argument by abstracting on its content, and analyzing the structure of the argument in order to determine if it is valid.. 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). . Tunisia – case study. ISWA / RDN / EXPRA Workshop. Bucharest. , October . 9. th. 2014. Who are we?. 2002 – . GP is registered as a Romanian private and independent company that provides environmental consultancy . 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.. Rifat. A. Salam, Ph.D.. rsalam@bmcc.cuny.edu. Borough of Manhattan Community College-. The City University of New York. Elements of Good . Writing Assignments. Think of the best and worst writing assignments you were either given as a student or that you assigned to students. ?. Eliud Diaz . Romo. , Durham University. 8 of July, . 2015. Understanding informal labour in Mexico. Methodology. Data. Estimations. Why do Mexicans prefer informal jobs?. Título de la sección. Understanding informal labour in Mexico. Philosophy : Thinkers, Theories and Questions . Chapter 2. Introduction . Informal logic . focuses on the kinds of arguments that are used in everyday contexts such as conversations, newspaper editorials, debates and philosophical passages . © Oxford University Press. In This Chapter. Fallacies of Relevance . Fallacies of Unwarranted Assumption. Fallacies of Ambiguity or Diversion . Recognizing Fallacies in Ordinary Language. © Oxford University Press. The Seven Deadly Logical Sins. Ways to use logic as a shield. Spot Fallacies. Homer: Lisa, would you like a doughnut?. Lisa: No, thanks. Do you have any fruit?. Homer: This has purple in it. Purple is a fruit..