Logical fallacies

other things. An example being a tweet from Selena Larson referenced in a TechCrunch article, "I wonder if startups will eventually start squatting in emergency rooms and let people pay to get to the front of the line." While this is indeed a logical fallacy known as a slippery slope, it still gives a good point that this startup could lead to other startups that could lead to other people's virtues being ignored. Speaking of which, there are some apps that do the same things except it pertains…

order to deceive the population into believing that their product out ranks competitors. From the very start of this article, a clear, over exaggeration of the MagnaSoul is placed, lathered with sophisticated language, making it seem as if it is a logical statement. The inserts are described as an innovative design that “harnesses the power of magnetism to properly align the biomagnetic field around your foot.” Obviously there is no “biomagnetic field” surrounding any…

than for a guilty person to be free”. Two cultures in different locations will not have the same perspective on topics, it’s a known idea created from deductive reasoning. “Time to Assert American Values” also presents their claim by using some fallacies. The idea that “this country was also founded by dissidents” who “believed it was wrong to punish pilferage with hanging or crimes of any sort with torture” is a hasty generalization (“Time to Assert American Values” 180). A statement like this…

This week the topic of Academic Integrity was discussed in reference to rhetorical situations. Normally when someone mentions the idea of academic integrity a person normally thinks violating the rule. Initially that was my first thought when I heard the phrase as well. The book mentions other ways a person might refer to the phrase such as plagiarism and lying about the work one did. For the purpose of the book refers to academic integrity in such “is not a question of “correct” adherence to…

temporally impractical; that Australia could be at risk if France has too much control in the build; and that France is an unreliable ally for Australia to have (if war between China was to occur). To establish these ideas, Bolt relies heavily on genetic fallacy, emotive language, fear mongering and unsubstantiated…

There is a difference between aggression and offense. While aggressive arguments inspire revenge and hatred, offensive rhetoric utilizes methods of persuasion to win arguments. Strategic, offensive persuasion consists of many different tools to be effective. For instance, the primary step towards building an argument is setting goals. The persuader must form goals for themselves and the audience; “Argument’s Rule Number One: Never debate the undebatable. Instead, focus on your goals” (36). In…

written thoughts are profusely filled with contradictory logical fallacies, from the beginning of the text to the end, not to mention the myriads of questions he begs. As far as ethics are concerned, it appears he regards the survival of the fittest as the ultimate road to nobleness. He…

On Date Rape and Fallacious Arguments Camille Paglia is not a stranger to writing divisive editorials. As a self-proclaimed ‘social critic’, she said in response to criticism of her first book “Sexual Personae” published in 1990, “it was intended to please no one, and to offend everyone” (20Q). Thus, it should be no surprise that she has views on date rape that are unpopular for the current social mindset. In her editorial “On Date Rape”, Paglia declares “my kind of feminism stresses personal…

Have you thought of homework as being insignificant, unnecessary, or a waste of time? Beginning in the early years of life as a child and progressing into young adulthood, you’re integrated into an educated system; whether school is public or private, the cumulative amount of time spent from completing schoolwork would be immeasurable. A short biography that was posted onto the Huffington Post website states, “Vicki Abeles is a filmmaker, author, and passionate advocate for children and families…

respected embryology textbooks and scientists profoundly support fertilization to be the start of human life. Although many scientists find that a baby at conception to be the start of human life, a lot of cunning abortion advocates will argue with fallacies. Fallacy number one: Abortion prevents overpopulation. False. The current birth rate in America is a ratio of 1.9 children per family (8). Globally, the total fertility rate at replacement is 2.33 children per family. At this rate, global…