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    A logical fallacy is false or misinforming opinions that prove nothing. At times fallacies seem to be sound, and often have lots of persuasive control, even after it’s undoubtedly exposed as being untrue. Fallacies are not always deliberate, still yet we find them all over the place, like commercials for an example. Though there are several logical fallacies, four logical fallacies generally found in advertising are amphiboly, appeal to authority, appeal to emotion, and non sequitur (logic). Fallacies

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    support it… but your ideas may be ruined by what is called a “logical fallacy.” What exactly is a logical fallacy…? Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of your argument (Weber). There are a vast number of different types of fallacies, including Begging the claim, Sweeping Generalizations, slippery slope, hasty generalization, Ad hominem, red herring, and circular argument. Many of these types of logical fallacies can be witnessed throughout the media, whether it be in a

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    Logical Fallacies

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    There are various types of fallacies that can cause an argument to be weak or invalid. Fallacies are mistaken beliefs based on unsound arguments. Discussed during the course of this essay are three specific types of logical fallacies, and the key roles they play in thinking and decision making. Those logical fallacies to be discussed are universal statements, bandwagon appeal, and guilt by association. In order for one to avoid being misled, by flawed reasoning, one should be able to identify and

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    The Logical Fallacies

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    What are logical fallacies, evidence, and error in misconceptions? The report will identify nine logical fallacies. If all evidence in an argument appears to be true, still the disputation may be invalid if the logic utilized is not sanctioned (“Logical Fallacies,” 2014). Another name for it is called logical error, in philosophy. There are many fallacies to be aware of when making a sound argument. The nine logical fallacies are Mere assertion/Circular reasoning/Ad hominem, Red herring/Pseudo-questions/False

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    invalid. However, it is invalid when the logic is not legitimately employed thus the logical fallacies. Writers use logical fallacies to try to persuade the readers to believe their reasoning even when there is an error in the point of reasoning from the reading. When a writer cannot give logic behind the level of reasoning to support the assertion, then the writer commits the logical fallacy. Logical fallacies have also been employed in situations where the writer drives into conclusion and uses

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    What is Logical Fallacy? A logical fallacy is the use of flaw reasoning that will undermine the argument’s logical validity. Fallacies can be either invalid arguments or irrelevant points, which are frequently identified because it lacks evidence that supports one’s claim. Fallacies may emerge in situations when someone attempt to deceive others into one’s way of thinking or due to one’s negligence or the lack of knowledge. Fallacies can be grouped in to 2 categories; which is formal and

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    that seem too good to be true, actually are. In fact, many ads are only slightly true and instead filled with many common errors in reasoning, known as logical fallacies, a sneaky marketing technique many companies use to trick a consumer into giving them their undivided attention and money. In fact, one well known company for using logical fallacies in their advertisements

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    Logical Fallacies Logical Fallacies can be found in many forms of persuasions, in infomercials, political debates, common discussion, everywhere. Although Logical Fallacies are very common, they mar our arguments and should be avoided. In order to avoid them we must first learn to recognize them. To fully understand Logical Fallacies, we will look at the definition of Logical Fallacies, some examples of Logical Fallacies, classifications of Logical Fallacies, and finally why we should, and how we

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    project was to learn the logical fallacies and create a political ad using them. We started out using a storyboard to get our scenes in order. This was so we would plan out are ad and not just rush into it head strong. For each scene we had three boxes the first one was what your viewer would see like what you were wearing, background, and camera angle. The second box was what they would hear like music or what you would be saying. The third would be what logical fallacy was shown in that scene.

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    Logical Fallacies Summary and Application What do you see when you look at Begging the Question, Hasty Generalization, and Appealing to Emotion? When you initially look at these three categories they may not seem to have too much in common. However, when you look deeper you will see that in fact, they are all different types of logical fallacies. Logical fallacies are errors of reasoning, errors that may be recognized and corrected by prudent thinkers (Downes, 1995). The following quote helps

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