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Choose the best answer for each of the following questions

  1. What does a Fallacy of Relevance do?
  1. It distracts from the argument by getting to the point
  2. It distracts from the argument by getting off topic
  3. It insults the opponent in a debate
  4. It uses facts and evidence to win an argument
  1. If something is non sequitur, we say that it “does not follow.” What do we mean by this?
  1. The conclusion does not follow (or agree) with the facts (premises)
  2. The conclusion is correct
  3. The conclusion comes first
  4. Argumentum Ad Hominem
  1. Is the following example of reasoning Inductive or Deductive?

“Every bird I have ever seen or heard about can fly, therefore I have a strongbelief that all birds can fly” (I know this isn’t true, that’s not the point!)

  1. Inductive Reasoning
  2. Deductive Reasoning
  1. Red Herrings ______
  1. Are fallacies that make people feel
  2. Are fallacies that are irrelevant to the situation
  3. Are fallacies that attack a source used in the debate
  4. Are fountains in Italy
  1. Red Herrings are a sub-category of which type of fallacy?
  1. Fallacies of Presumption
  2. Fallacies of Induction
  3. Fallacies of Clarity
  4. Fallacies of Relevance
  1. Which type of reasoning is from the Latin “to lead down or away” or “whole to part” reasoning? Where we look at a large body of knowledge and apply it to specific conclusion.
  1. Poor seasonings
  2. Deductive reasoning
  3. Inductive reasoning
  4. Pizza Hut reasoning

Name That Fallacy!I will give you an example or definition of a fallacy. You must decide which fallacy it is. If you think it is more than one fallacy you may choose 2. However, if you choose more than one you must explain your answer in the space provided. If you are not sure your choice is correct, provide evidence to prove that you have chosen correctly.

  1. Millard Fillmore is often debating over mythical creatures. He is often heard stating, “You cannot prove that leprechauns do not exist, so therefore they must exist!” Which fallacy is poor Mr. Fillmore committing?
  1. Appeal to Ignorance
  2. Straw Man Fallacy
  3. Irrelevant Goal or Function
  4. Irrelevant Thesis
  1. A non-philosopher makes the following statement, “I am sorry I can’t give any of my money to your charity, because I simply cannot give money to them all.” Which fallacy (or bad argument) is he making? (This one is a bit tricky, but remember you can always earn points if you explain yourself correctly).
  1. Appeal to Ignorance
  2. Straw Man Fallacy
  3. Irrelevant Goal or Function
  4. Irrelevant Thesis
  1. Let’s go to Congress, they’re always good for a fallacy or two. As we walk through the chamber doors we hear, "Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that." Which fallacy is being committed?
  1. Appeal to Ignorance
  2. Straw Man Fallacy
  3. Irrelevant Goal or Function
  4. Irrelevant Thesis
  1. Here’s a silly, slightly exaggerated, fallacious argument, “This new red backpack is horrible; it does not work at all. I bought it yesterday and not only am I still failing math I can’t find any pencils!”
  1. Appeal to Ignorance
  2. Straw Man Fallacy
  3. Irrelevant Goal or Function
  4. Irrelevant Thesis