It is a favorite device with the propagandist, the demagogue,Īnd the advertiser. Using an appeal to popular assent, often by arousingĮnthusiasm of the multitude rather than building an argument. Who wants to learn rational thought, you simply must avoid circumstantialĪd Populum(Literally 'Argument to the People'): This is also similar to the geneticįallacy in some ways. The speaker or writer must find additional evidence beyond that to make a strong case. Special circumstances have no control over the truth or untruth of a specificĬontention. Specific measure is likewise a circumstantial fallacy. The reader is a Republican or Democrat, she must vote for a One's adversary is a clergyman, suggesting that he should acceptĪ particular argument because not to do so would be incompatible Or reject an argument because of circumstances in his or her life. This persuasionĬomes from irrational psychological transference rather thanįrom an appeal to evidence or logic concerning the issue atįallacy, and only an anti-intellectual would argueĬircumstantial: To argue that an opponent should accept Misogynists (or any other group) is fallacious.

Must be false or dangerous because they originate with atheists,Ĭhristians, Muslims, communists, capitalists, the John Birch Society,Ĭatholics, anti-Catholics, racists, anti-racists, feminists, There are two subcategories:Ībusive: To argue that proposals, assertions, or arguments '2+2=4' is true regardless if it is stated by criminals,Ĭongressmen, or pastors. To the truth or falseness of the argument itself. This practice is fallaciousīecause the personal character of an individual is logically 'argument toward the man.' Also called 'Poisoning the Well'):Īttacking or praising the people who make an argument, rather Rednecks!' This type of fallacy is closely related to theįallacy of argumentum ad hominem or personalĪttack ( Argumentum Ad Hominem, literally, In Tennessee, and we know all Tennessee folk are hillbillies Her argument? She comes from California, and we all know those It was made in Japan!' Or, 'Why should I listen to

Must fulfill certain requirements in the course or risk failingįallacy: The genetic fallacy is the claim thatĪn idea, product, or person must be untrustworthy because It is isn't a logical fallacy, however, to assert that students Position as the teachers or risk failing the class. That students should hold the same political or philosophical Represent so many thousand votes in the legislators' constituenciesĪnd threaten to throw the politician out of office if he doesn't Lobbyists use this method when they remind legislators that

To cut the budget was the most beneficial for the school or community. Superintendent to conform, it does not convince him that the Who cannot keep down costs.' While intimidation may force the I need not remind you that past school boards have fired superintendents 'Superintendent, you should cut the school budget by $16,000. The fallacy includes threats ofĪny unpleasant backlash-financial, professional, and so on. Logically, this consideration has nothing to do Your nose in if you don't agree with his claim doesn't change Not 2+2=4, an opponent's argument that he will smash It commonlyĪppears as a last resort when evidence or rational arguments Appeal to evidence or examples that are not relevant to the argumentĪd Baculum or the 'Might-Makes-Right' Fallacy): ThisĪrgument uses force, the threat of force, or some otherīacklash to make the audience accept a conclusion.

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