Logical Fallacy Study Guide By: Tyler Brescia

Slippery Slope A conclusion based on the premise that if A happens, eventually B, C, D… Y, Z will happen

Hasty Generalization This conclusion based on narrow or insufficient (not enough) evidence. Rushing to a conclusion before you have all of the information.

Circular Argument/Reasoning This restates the argument rather than proving it. Begging the question.

This is a conclusion that polarizes the argument to only two sides Either or Reasoning This is a conclusion that polarizes the argument to only two sides

This is an attack on the arguer instead of the argument Ad Hominem This is an attack on the arguer instead of the argument

Ad Populum This is an emotional appeal that speaks to positive or negative concepts rather than the real issue at hand. Bandwagon appeal.

Red Herring This is a distraction tactic that avoids the key issues, often by changing the subject.

False Analogy Consists of assuming that because two things are alike in one or some ways, they are alike in some other respect.