The seven “common logical fallacies” are: hasty generalization, sweeping generalization, ad hominem, non sequitur, either/or fallacy, begging the question, and bandwagon (Kirzner & Mandell, 2012, p. 49). Hasty generalization is when there is only a brief mention of something that is important. Hasty generalizations should be avoided in academic writing because it confuses the reader as to what the important aspects of the story are. If something is important to the story, several mentions of it should be given so that the reader is aware of its importance and it is not overlooked.
Sweeping generalizations are statements that are made that cannot be proven. Sweeping generalizations should be avoided in academic writing because it diminishes …show more content…
Again using this type of fallacy leaves the reader confused and doubting the writer’s ability to convey a truthful message with a common flow that is easy to read.
Either/or fallacy occurs when the author forces a choice between two options when in fact other options exist. For example saying moral issues are either black or white (right or wrong) when in fact most issues are shades of grey meaning both right and wrong exists within each (Kirzner & Mandell, 2012, p. 49). This forced choice leaves the reader feeling trapped in a situation where they may want to choose neither of the options presented, but left with nothing else to consider.
Begging the question is when the author presents something they think as truth without providing any examples to support it. This is probably the easiest of all the fallacies for me to commit. Remembering that the author cannot voice their opinion without supporting why they think that way can be very challenging. I think when you believe something to be true and have been in your life for a long time you may forget that it is an opinion that others may not agree with that needs to be
Sweeping generalizations are statements that are made that cannot be proven. Sweeping generalizations should be avoided in academic writing because it diminishes …show more content…
Again using this type of fallacy leaves the reader confused and doubting the writer’s ability to convey a truthful message with a common flow that is easy to read.
Either/or fallacy occurs when the author forces a choice between two options when in fact other options exist. For example saying moral issues are either black or white (right or wrong) when in fact most issues are shades of grey meaning both right and wrong exists within each (Kirzner & Mandell, 2012, p. 49). This forced choice leaves the reader feeling trapped in a situation where they may want to choose neither of the options presented, but left with nothing else to consider.
Begging the question is when the author presents something they think as truth without providing any examples to support it. This is probably the easiest of all the fallacies for me to commit. Remembering that the author cannot voice their opinion without supporting why they think that way can be very challenging. I think when you believe something to be true and have been in your life for a long time you may forget that it is an opinion that others may not agree with that needs to be