PPT-Presentation: Fallacies – Ambiguity

Homework Recommended Exercises do the starred problems 44III 150 Remember How does each specific argument commit a fallacy of that type Where precisely is the offending element in the argument. 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.. 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. 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). . Write an OPEN, a CLOSED, and a COUNTERARGUMENT thesis for the following question.. Should states make it harder for individuals to buy guns by requiring a background check and a mental health evaluation for all gun buyers?. 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, . 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 . 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. 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.. 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. . 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. 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. 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.