Practice - Fallacies
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Practice Questions
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Define what a logical fallacy is.
💡 Hint: Think about errors in arguments that one might encounter.
Give an example of affirming the conclusion.
💡 Hint: Consider how one conclusion can seem correct when another premise is correct.
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What is a logical fallacy?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when logic fails.
True or False: Affirming the conclusion is always a valid argument.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of affirming the conclusion.
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Challenge Problems
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Construct an argument that exemplifies both the fallacy of affirming the conclusion and the fallacy of denying the hypothesis.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationships between premises and conclusions.
Analyze the following statement: 'If I love math, I will pass the exam. I do not love math. Thus, I will not pass the exam.' Identify and justify any fallacies present.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the relationship holds true regardless of premise denial.
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