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Rt mA) ov mn) 9 > J Logiéal Fallacies A logical fallacy refers to a flaw in reasoning. By recognising types of logical fallacies, you can strengthen your ability to evaluate information. Avoid committing logical fallacies in your own arguments! ro rei ‘Argument ciaims that a chain reaction will take place, feven though there is not enough evidence for the ‘assumption. The arguer usually assumes that if A happens, & and C etc. will follow and eventually Z will take place, In this case, not passing a test does not directly equate to becoming homeless: if we do not pass this test, we will not be able to araduate, and we will not get jobs. And eventually, we will end Up nomeles: and be sleeping on the ets Misrepresenting someone's viewpoint to make i easier to attack [Note that the arguer assumes the worst motive (of the non-supporter, and does not address arguments that he may have. He does not give support to the ‘environmental campaign. Hes definitely not a good person and ' out to destroy the earth Some other examples include: = 5 e - Geetcrntiere rs aking a conch son base Masing ute of emotonatappeaiatnr | Concason fs ncuded in Insufien evidences or biased thantoving vata rgument regent corns pastel making a circular reasoning Example: Exampl "We should decrease pollution Exery cereot about Scasstucidennecwice \thewaughossintheversbecsuse) Weamelinan nana realy sect'wedoroteaso"" | thwveenperenced whatcen oniybe | \ gaan All eschews shosty experience 0 ha Rec “This is not an exhaustive list of fallacies. You can explore more falacies on your own, Importantly, exercise dlscretion and bbe aware of flawed reasoning when taking in information. wevnbsosine Sethe UE PERI

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