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Hasty Generalization
Making a hasty conclusion without considering all of the variables X is true for A. X is true for B. Therefore, X is always true. This fallacy, closely related to the anecdotal fallacy, occurs when a...
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False Equivalence
Describing a situation where there is a logical and apparent equivalence, but when in fact there is none. A common way for this fallacy to be perpetuated is one shared trait between two subjects is...
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A circular argument in which the conclusion is included in the premise. Commonly known as circular logic, this one is a favorite of those with no evidence for their position. “A therefore A” is the...
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Special Pleading
When a proposition which requires proof is assumed without proof Put simply, begging the question is a baseless assumption used to argue for a particular conclusion. “A therefore B” is the basic...
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Slippery Slope
Asserting that if we allow A to happen, then Z will consequently happen too, therefore A should not happen. Used mainly as a fear-mongering tactic, the slippery slope is used most often by politicians...
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False Cause
Presuming that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other. Otherwise referred to as confusing correlation with causation. This is one of the more obvious...
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Burden of Proof
Asserting the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim, but with someone else to disprove. This example also invites a moving of goal posts fallacy, as many people making this argument...
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