three logical fallacies that are used in this paper are Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc‚ Far-Fetched Hypothesis‚ and False Dilemma. What is a fallacy? A fallacy is viewed as an error in reasoning. To be more exact‚ a fallacy is an "argument" in which the premises given for the conclusion do not provide the needed degree of support. A logical fallacy is an error in logical argument which is independent of the truth of the premises. When there is a fallacy in an argument it is said to be invalid. The presence
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The Fallacy in Teaching Macroevolution as Scientific Theory March 21‚ 2011 A seemingly endless debate continues over the legitimacy of teaching evolutionary theory in classrooms‚ particularly in communities where religion plays a prominent role in community life. Some church leaders‚ teachers and school board members argue that alternate explanations provided by creationists or proponents of intelligent design should be taught alongside those of evolutionary theorists in science classrooms
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which is a common fallacy made throughout his statement. This is referred to as a tu quoque fallacy‚ which shows that just because you are connected with a certain group of people does not mean you apply to commonly used stereotypes. The NCEA may have done a study relating to the environment but that doesn’t mean they are environmentalists. When Rush refers to the NCEA as "wackos"‚ this is attacking personal character that is not directly relevant to the issue at hand‚ this fallacy is know as ad hominem
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To accept the view that Poe’s life entirely directs his art would be to commit the biographical fallacy‚ the belief that a literary work must be interpreted as a mirror of the author’s real life experiences. While Poe certainly infused elements of his biography in his oeuvres‚ to commit the biographical fallacy limits finding meaning to his works. By discarding the biographical approach to “access” feminist interpretations of Poe’s works‚ I posit instead a formalist approach whereby Poe’s portrayal
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Jin Chung 05/28/13 Period 3 . “This is our island. It’s a good island.” (Golding 35). Contradictory to this quote‚ nature is never to be claimed by man‚ nor is always good- it is man that is controlled by the dynamically changing nature. In Lord of the Flies‚ William Golding reveals the nature’s beauty and power by personifying the island into a divine sentience that both rewards and punishes civilization and savagery. In allowing the natural elements to influence the
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Angel Allen Professor Needle November 25‚ 2012 Chapter 8 Exercise 2 For each of the following items‚ write one paragraph identifying the logical flaw. a. The election couldn’t have been fair- I don’t know anyone who voted for the winner. The fact that no one you know voted for the winner does not mean that the election as unfair. –Argument of ignorance a. It would be wrong to prosecute Allied for age discrimination; allied has always been a great corporate neighbor. The fact that allied
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CRIMINOLOGY 101 D100 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY Instructor: Barry Cartwright Felix Cheu 301137655 Situational Crime Prevention Felson’s ten fallacies about crime tell us that common crimes are quickly and easily committed and everyone could be criminals when the temptation of a criminal act has outreached the incentives of obeying the law (Sacco & Kennedy‚ 2008‚ p.15-16). When a person sees an illegal opportunity to acquire something valuable‚ e.g. unattended goods‚ with very
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Part A: Background of the persuasion Persuasion is crucial in personal relationship‚ professional life and in the society. In personal relationship‚ the emotional persuasion strategy is crucial in maintaining intimacy‚ a wide variety of occupations need persuasion skills in achieving career ladder. And in the society‚ persuasion skills are of practical uses to reach several goals. By examining the importance of persuasion through the speech of Donald Trump‚ political goals could be achieved by
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In Thomas Sowell’s article‚ “The Fallacy of Fair”‚ he makes it clear that he believes many of the people who utilize the term fair in politics do not truly understand it’s meaning. He urges the idea that society is often blamed for the results of the handicaps that life bestows upon groups or people‚ leading society to attempt to level out the playing field for those on the bottom end of the totem pole. This concept in itself portrays the real injustice considering it skews the reality of a group’s
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Theories behind sweatshop- Adam Smith’s perspective of Invisible Hand‚ Self Interest vis a vis Immanuel Kant’s theory on Ethics and Human Dignity The above-mentioned aspects shall be explained by comparing two normative theories namely Adam Smith concept of an “Invisible Hand” qua Kant’s deontological theory on Ethics. Even though Kant’s philosophy has received criticism in multiple ways‚ his theory goes quite a distance to negate the conformists’ theory of demand and supply as suggested by various
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