PPT-Logical Fallacies How to spot sloppy thinking, dirty tricks, and flamboyant lies

Pointy things go in the outlet right Oh look Its human nonsense generator Donald Trump TRUMP Everybody is excited about me Big crowds big big crowds the polls TRUMP Yeah That really doesnt make any sense which reminds me that this is a good time to talk about logical fallacies. . Writing Tutor: . Fallacies. . Think More ... Write More. . Dr. Otto. In the Tutorial on . Persuasion. , I cautioned you about arguments that seem to be sound when, in fact, they are not. I pointed out that whenever readers detect that a writer has used this kind of argument, which is called a fallacy, they become wary. They may be concerned that the writer did not know that the argument as presented was false or, worse, suspect that the writer tried to convince readers by using an unsuspected false argument.. strikingly bold or brilliant; . showy. Jeff’s . flamboyant. costume made him the hit of the party.. V. To flood with water. To overwhelm. Gina was . deluged. with emotion at her grandma’s funeral.. 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). Logical Fallacies. Thou Shalt Not Commit . Logical Fallacies. What is a logical fallacy?. A logical fallacy is an inaccurate or intentionally misleading application of logic.. It is important to be able to recognize logical fallacies to avoid being exploited or swindled by writers or speakers who want your money, your voice, or your vote.. Lies, Damn Lies, and Viral Content D. Wegner, “Incrimination rough Innuendo: Can Media Questions Become Public Answers?” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology Vol. 40 (1981) 822– 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. Logic. Logos/logic is situated (bound/defined by a cultural space). . In Philosophy, there are “traditions” of logic, and a study of various forms of logic including logics that don’t use language at all. . What is a fallacy?. A fallacy is an error in reasoning. Including fallacies in your writing will weaken your argument. . Why is it important to . know about logical fallacies?. If you know about fallacies, and the different kinds of logical fallacies, you will be able to do two things.. 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.. 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 . Logical Fallacies. Logical Fallacies . are considered propaganda.. Propaganda. is the manipulation and control of language. . It transmits more than one message, depending on what the recipient wishes to hear or is told to hear. . 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. An Introduction Logical Fallacies What is a logical fallacy? A fallacy is an error in logical reasoning in an argument or a persuasive text . Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points, and are often identified because they lack evidence that supports their claim.