4.9: Fallacies List

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In this chapter we have discussed logical problems according to categories, but we can also list the traditional terms for these fallacies or illegitimate argumentative strategies. Here each fallacy term links to the section about the logical problem it represents.

• Equivocation 

• False dilemma or false choice 

• Loaded question 

• Circular reasoning or begging the question 

• Hasty generalization 

• Appeal to ignorance 

• Non sequitur 

• Red herring 

• False analogy 

• Slippery slope 

• Doubtful cause or false cause or post hoc ergo propter hoc

• Straw man 

• Euphemism 

• Bandwagon or appeal to popularity

• Ad hominem

• Abusive attacks

• Guilt by association

• Circumstantial attacks

• Tu quoque

• Poisoning the well

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