straw man fallacy
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misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it sound weak or foolish
and easier to attack
logic
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correct or incorrect use of reasoning
Appeal to Popular Opinion
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lots of people believe it, therefore it must be true
Appeal to Tradition
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appeals to feelings of respect and reverence for a tradition; gives no
reason it should continue other than the fact it is tradition
vague word
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word without a fixed and unmistakeable meaning; i.e. justice --> this can
mean different things to different people
manipulation of emotion
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Attempting to persuade others to accept a position by exploiting their
emotions instead of presenting evidence for the position
false alternatives
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misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it sound weak or foolish
and easier to attack
logic
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correct or incorrect use of reasoning
Appeal to Popular Opinion
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lots of people believe it, therefore it must be true
Appeal to Tradition
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appeals to feelings of respect and reverence for a tradition; gives no
reason it should continue other than the fact it is tradition
vague word
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word without a fixed and unmistakeable meaning; i.e. justice --> this can
mean different things to different people
manipulation of emotion
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Attempting to persuade others to accept a position by exploiting their
emotions instead of presenting evidence for the position
false alternatives
