Fallacy Basics Definitions and Examples. Working Definition of Fallacy From Moore & Parker: an argument in which the reasons advanced for a claim fail.

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Fallacy Basics Definitions and Examples

Working Definition of Fallacy From Moore & Parker: an argument in which the reasons advanced for a claim fail to warrant acceptance of that claim In other words, a fallacy is an attempt at an argument that is not adequate to meet expectations. An argument that is classed as a fallacy for some purposes may be good enough ( in terms of acceptable risk) for others. This is especially true of some deductive fallacies that can work as inductions.

Fallacy of Composition From Moore & Parker: to think that what holds true of a group of things taken individually necessarily holds true of the same things taken collectively Communities of Muslims are cohesive and orderly. Communities of Jews are cohesive and orderly. So, a community composed of Muslims and Jews will be cohesive and orderly. (Will a pluralistic society always have to deal with unintended consequences?)

Fallacy of Division From Moore & Parker: to think that what holds true of a group of things taken collectively necessarily holds true of the same things taken individually America is known for its historical commitment to freedom. So every American who plays a role in American history can be expected to have a commitment to freedom.