Logical Fallacies

Question 1

Begging the Question

Accepted Answer

An argument that assumes the conclusion it purports to prove instead of providing evidence

Question 2

Bandwagoning

Accepted Answer

An argument that incorrectly assumes that because an idea is popular, it is correct

Question 3

Either - Or

Accepted Answer

An argument that implies there are only two alternatives when there are in fact more

Question 4

Ad Hominem

Accepted Answer

An argument that attacks a person’s credibility instead of attacking the associated argument

Question 5

Red Herring

Accepted Answer

An argument that cites irrelevant evidence in support of its conclusion

Question 6

Hasty Generalization

Accepted Answer

An argument in which a broad conclusion is drawn from too little evidence

Question 7

Slippery Slope

Accepted Answer

An argument based on an erroneous assumption that one action will lead inevitably to a chain of others

Question 8

Appeal to Tradition

Accepted Answer

An argument that wrongly asserts that something is ideal just because it was popular in the past

Question 9

Non Sequitur

Accepted Answer

An argument in which the rationale has nothing to do with the conclusion

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