MODULE 2

Logical Fallacies ENC 1101

Non Sequitur

• “Does Not Follow” in Latin

False Cause

• Where the effect is mistakenly attributed to a cause.

Stacking the Deck

• Using evidence that only supports your claim.

False Authority

• Where the “expert” cited is not really an expert in the field.

False Analogy

• Where superficial characteristics are used to form an intrinsic relationship.

Red Herring

• A false lead or a logical distraction. Something irrelevant.

Begging the Question

• Circular logic that masks opinion as fact.

Hasty Generalization

• Quick conclusion based on superficial facts.

Bandwagon

• Assuming something is right because of popular opinion.

Ad Hominem

• An attack against the person and not the argument.

Circular Reasoning

• An argument that uses its own claim as evidence to support itself.

Either/or Fallacy

• An argument that only presents two choices where in reality there are other options.