Question

For this assignment, you’ll select one of the nine fallacies below. Then, you’ll either locate or create an example of the fallacy and complete the graphic organizer.

Ad hominem
False analogy
Red herring
Ad populum (bandwagon)
Hasty generalization
Slippery slope
Circular reasoning
Non sequitur
Strawman

Type the name of your logical fallacy here:

Locate an example of your selected logical fallacy and paste it here OR create an example of your own. (This can be an image of a fallacy, or a written version.)






In your own words, define the logical fallacy you selected.








In 1-2 sentences, explain why your example contains your selected logical fallacy.






In 2-3 sentences explain how you would correct the example so it no longer contains a logical fallacy.

Answer 1

Strawman

'People who support abortion are monsters who don't care about the life of an unborn child.'

A strawman fallacy is when someone creates a false or exaggerated version of an opponent's argument in order to make it easier to discredit or attack.

This example contains a strawman fallacy because it presents a false version of an opponent's argument by implying that those who support abortion are completely uncaring about the life of unborn children.

Instead of saying 'People who support abortion are monsters who don't care about the life of an unborn child,' I would say 'People who support abortion may have differing opinions on when life begins and how much value should be placed on the life of an unborn child.'