Which Of The Following Are The Seven Common Logical Fallacies?

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The seven “common logical fallacies” are Sweeping Generalization, Ad Hominem, Non Sequitur, Either/ Or Fallacy, Begging the Question, and Bandwagon. Hasty generalization is something that is based on too little evidence or facts. Sweeping generalization is something that cannot be supported no matter how much facts or evidence you have on the subject. Ad hominem (argument to the person) is when you attack a person instead of the issue at hand. Non sequitur is a statement that does not follow from the previous argument or statement logically. Either/or Fallacy is also known as false dilemma; when only two choices are presented, but there is more to consider. Begging the question occurs when assuming the initial point or answer; assuming that

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