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Mardawn
May 14, 2007, 09:06 AM
We can recognize that athlete participated in sports must be given a special consideration within our grading system, or we can let the university sink into athletic oblivion. What type of fallacy is this?

NeedKarma
May 14, 2007, 09:21 AM
That is such an interesting and original question!

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/issues-causes/fallacies-70290.html

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/issues-causes/critical-thinking-32849.html

ebaines
May 17, 2007, 11:54 AM
By the way, care to guess which US conference has the most participants in intercollegiate athletics in the US?

Answer - the Ivy League.

A clear example of the fallacy of the argument.

GIGIKENNEDY
Jun 10, 2007, 11:50 AM
We can recognize that athlete participated in sports must be given a special consideration within our grading system, or we can let the university sink into athletic oblivion. What type of fallacy is this?

NeedKarma
Jun 10, 2007, 01:01 PM
Gigi,
Reading comprehension is in serious decline. Discuss.

NeedKarma
Jun 10, 2007, 01:12 PM
You mean the question that was asked and answered in this very thread? :rolleyes:

Look at all your posts on this site:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/search.php?searchid=1416076

The same question all the time. It's called spamming a site.

kpmoxley
Jul 16, 2007, 06:46 PM
We can recognize that athlete participated in sports must be given a special consideration within our grading system, or we can let the university sink into athletic oblivion. What type of fallacy is this?

False Dilemma

fleshracingchick
Jul 22, 2007, 09:54 PM
It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most. What kind of fallacy is this?

tommie sykes
Aug 30, 2007, 08:32 PM
1. It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.

2. On a radio ad: “Have you been fatigued, irritable, moody? If these symptoms are ignored, you might become depressed or even suicidal! Ward off the blues by taking a pill proven to cheer you up. Millions of people have, and they're glad they did!”

3. From a study group member: “I just don't get it. One minute she says she's coming, and then the next, she calls to cancel. I wonder if we can trust that the articles she submitted are what we need!”

4. You're going out with Carron? Well, she's a nice person, but I hear her last relationship was a wreck! I'd be careful if I were you.

5. About an already-attractive home interior: “I don't know why we started this home renovation if we're only doing two of the rooms. Either way, it won't look right unless we redo the entire house.”

6. Stomachache or not, how could you not eat your dinner after I spent all that time making it!

7. I don't care if she is the top psychiatrist in the state! Her theory on sibling rivalry is extreme. How can we believe anything she says if she subscribes to theories of that nature?

8. From one politician about another: “He's a two-faced, liberal, anti-family, anti-values idealist!”

9. My friend, who goes to college in another state, said girls from that sorority are mean. That girl we just met, Tracy, is from the same sorority, so I don't trust her.

10. From a teenager confronted by his parent about breaking curfew: “Why do we have to keep harping on this curfew thing? Let's talk about that A grade I'm getting in algebra.”

11. From one mom to another: “I can't believe Shelia lets her kids watch that garbage! I always knew she wasn't very strict. Now our kids will be over there watching that junk, too!”

12. From a conspiracy theorist: “Come on, everyone knows that the government has lied to us in the past. This case isn't any different.”

13. If it weren't for the president's environmental policy, we wouldn't be dealing with these environmental catastrophes.

14. It's disgraceful that a member of the Elks Lodge would go out to fast food restaurants every night. The Elks believe in family values, including home-cooked meals.

15. Sure, I've heard that it's better to not eat cheeseburgers every day, but it's extra protein and protein is good for you.

Fallacy Type Fallacy Statement
Ad hominem/genetic

Wishful thinking

“Argument” from popularity


Hasty generalizing

“Argument” from outrage


Straw man

Post hoc

Red herring/smokescreen


Group think

Scare tactics

Poisoning the well

Apple polishing

Guilt trip

Perfectionist fallacy

Inconsistency ad hominem

tommie sykes
Aug 30, 2007, 08:33 PM
1. It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.

2. On a radio ad: “Have you been fatigued, irritable, moody? If these symptoms are ignored, you might become depressed or even suicidal! Ward off the blues by taking a pill proven to cheer you up. Millions of people have, and they’re glad they did!”

3. From a study group member: “I just don’t get it. One minute she says she’s coming, and then the next, she calls to cancel. I wonder if we can trust that the articles she submitted are what we need!”

4. You’re going out with Carron? Well, she’s a nice person, but I hear her last relationship was a wreck! I’d be careful if I were you.

5. About an already-attractive home interior: “I don’t know why we started this home renovation if we’re only doing two of the rooms. Either way, it won’t look right unless we redo the entire house.”

6. Stomachache or not, how could you not eat your dinner after I spent all that time making it!

7. I don’t care if she is the top psychiatrist in the state! Her theory on sibling rivalry is extreme. How can we believe anything she says if she subscribes to theories of that nature?

8. From one politician about another: “He’s a two-faced, liberal, anti-family, anti-values idealist!”

9. My friend, who goes to college in another state, said girls from that sorority are mean. That girl we just met, Tracy, is from the same sorority, so I don’t trust her.

10. From a teenager confronted by his parent about breaking curfew: “Why do we have to keep harping on this curfew thing? Let’s talk about that A grade I’m getting in algebra.”

11. From one mom to another: “I can’t believe Shelia lets her kids watch that garbage! I always knew she wasn’t very strict. Now our kids will be over there watching that junk, too!”

12. From a conspiracy theorist: “Come on, everyone knows that the government has lied to us in the past. This case isn’t any different.”

13. If it weren’t for the president’s environmental policy, we wouldn’t be dealing with these environmental catastrophes.

14. It’s disgraceful that a member of the Elks Lodge would go out to fast food restaurants every night. The Elks believe in family values, including home-cooked meals.

15. Sure, I’ve heard that it’s better to not eat cheeseburgers every day, but it’s extra protein and protein is good for you.

Fallacy Type Fallacy Statement
Ad hominem/genetic

Wishful thinking

“Argument” from popularity


Hasty generalizing

“Argument” from outrage


Straw man

Post hoc

Red herring/smokescreen


Group think

Scare tactics

Poisoning the well

Apple polishing

Guilt trip

Perfectionist fallacy

Inconsistency ad hominem

jennynguyen
Oct 28, 2007, 08:49 PM
I find this answer is helpful

swyft_357
Nov 1, 2007, 01:53 PM
Wishful thinking

“Argument” from popularity


Hasty generalizing

“Argument” from outrage


Straw man

Post hoc

Red herring/smokescreen


Group think

Scare tactics

Poisoning the well

Apple polishing

Guilt trip

Perfectionist fallacy

Inconsistency ad hominem

kemzo
Feb 10, 2008, 09:44 PM
You’re going out with Carron? Well, she’s a nice person, but I hear her last relationship was a wreck! I’d be careful if I were you. What type of fallacies does this sentence falls

old school
Feb 12, 2008, 08:25 PM
That would be scare tactics because she is scurring her about relationship...

simoneaugie
Feb 15, 2008, 06:41 AM
It's the type of fallacy supported by everyone who tunes into sports.

afolabibobo1
Feb 15, 2008, 08:51 PM
It’s disgraceful that a member of the Elks Lodge would go out to fast food restaurants every night. The Elks believe in family values, including home-cooked meals. What kind of fallacy is this

whitehead48
Feb 23, 2008, 09:37 AM
Which fallacy falls under the following statement? "It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most."

whitehead48
Feb 23, 2008, 09:52 AM
"It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most." Which fallacy is this?

whitehead48
Feb 23, 2008, 09:53 AM
Which fallacy is this? "It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most."

lshannon3
Mar 30, 2008, 09:13 PM
It take someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.
What type of fallacy statement is this?

Guest
Apr 4, 2008, 05:31 AM
It take someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.
What type of fallacy statement is this? straw man

Delin54
May 11, 2008, 07:41 AM
It takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.

linny 2
Jun 8, 2008, 02:56 PM
Post answers thank you.

thediceman187
Jul 6, 2008, 11:57 AM
Sure, I’ve heard that it’s better to not eat cheeseburgers every day, but it’s extra protein and protein is good for you.

LeeBiederman
Oct 4, 2008, 06:34 AM
From a teenager confronted by his parent about breaking curfew: “Why do we have to keep harping on this curfew thing? Let’s talk about that A grade I’m getting in algebra.”

What fallacy is this

nbroussard
Jan 31, 2009, 08:43 AM
takes someone with a really big heart to give to our charity, and you seem like someone who cares more than most.

2. On a radio ad: “Have you been fatigued, irritable, moody? If these symptoms are ignored, you might become depressed or even suicidal! Ward off the blues by taking a pill proven to cheer you up. Millions of people have, and they’re glad they did!”

3. From a study group member: “I just don’t get it. One minute she says she’s coming, and then the next, she calls to cancel. I wonder if we can trust that the articles she submitted are what we need!”

4. You’re going out with Carron? Well, she’s a nice person, but I hear her last relationship was a wreck! I’d be careful if I were you.

5. About an already-attractive home interior: “I don’t know why we started this home renovation if we’re only doing two of the rooms. Either way, it won’t look right unless we redo the entire house.”

6. Stomachache or not, how could you not eat your dinner after I spent all that time making it!

7. I don’t care if she is the top psychiatrist in the state! Her theory on sibling rivalry is extreme. How can we believe anything she says if she subscribes to theories of that nature?

8. From one politician about another: “He’s a two-faced, liberal, anti-family, anti-values idealist!”

9. My friend, who goes to college in another state, said girls from that sorority are mean. That girl we just met, Tracy, is from the same sorority, so I don’t trust her.

10. From a teenager confronted by his parent about breaking curfew: “Why do we have to keep harping on this curfew thing? Let’s talk about that A grade I’m getting in algebra.”

11. From one mom to another: “I can’t believe Shelia lets her kids watch that garbage! I always knew she wasn’t very strict. Now our kids will be over there watching that junk, too!”

12. From a conspiracy theorist: “Come on, everyone knows that the government has lied to us in the past. This case isn’t any different.”

13. If it weren’t for the president’s environmental policy, we wouldn’t be dealing with these environmental catastrophes.

14. It’s disgraceful that a member of the Elks Lodge would go out to fast food restaurants every night. The Elks believe in family values, including home-cooked meals.

15. Sure, I’ve heard that it’s better to not eat cheeseburgers every day, but it’s extra protein and protein is good for you.

what is the correct fallacy type

jimartin1
Feb 8, 2009, 09:50 PM
Im not sure how to identify these 15 fallacies and need help

sarah856
Aug 23, 2009, 02:24 PM
:mad:
By the way, care to guess which US conference has the most participants in intercollegiate athletics in the US?

Answer - the Ivy League.

A clear example of the fallacy of the argument.

sarah856
Aug 23, 2009, 02:27 PM
Im not sure how to identify these 15 fallacies and need help

sarah856
Aug 23, 2009, 02:29 PM
It's disgraceful that a member of the Elks Lodge would go out to fast food restaurants every night. The Elks believe in family values, including home-cooked meals.

hasty generalizeing

sarah856
Aug 23, 2009, 02:30 PM
:mad:
By the way, care to guess which US conference has the most participants in intercollegiate athletics in the US?

Answer - the Ivy League.

A clear example of the fallacy of the argument.

NeedKarma
Aug 23, 2009, 02:47 PM
:mad:Do your own homework.

HoneyRoca540
Oct 25, 2009, 06:31 PM
The President’s agenda has been derailed by out of touch right-wing extremist lies spread by cable media and talk radio. What type of fallacy is this?

TUT317
Oct 26, 2009, 03:09 AM
The President’s agenda has been derailed by out of touch right-wing extremist lies spread by cable media and talk radio. What type of fallacy is this?

Politicians use this all the time. The fallacy is argumentum ad hominen or argument again person/s, rather than arguing against what they are saying. In other words, what is being said must be false because right wing extremists are saying it. Even if this was the case it would make no difference. To show something is false you need to attack the argument/s that are put forward rather than attacking the person/s political persuasion.