LOGICAL FALLACIES
2 main types: fallacies of distraction fallacies of form
Fallacies of Distraction:
Ipse dixit: “he said it himself”. Appeal to authority. – Citing a source or person because they have some aspect of authority (education, position, etc) which has no bearing on their ability to speak to the issue at hand.
Ad populum: “bandwagon” appeal to popular opinion or practice. Numbers do not make something right or wrong.
Ad baculum: “to the stick” concede or suffer – Appealing to someone’s fear or vulnerability to influence their position.
Ad hominem: “to the man” personal attack – Criticize the messenger instead of evaluating the message on its own merits...
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