{"id":5627,"date":"2017-12-11T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T01:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=5627"},"modified":"2020-08-02T08:00:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T15:00:13","slug":"logical-fallacies-kill-your-argument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/logical-fallacies-kill-your-argument\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Logical Fallacies That Will Kill Your Argument"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a lieutenant commander on the U.S.S. Enterprise, and your name is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mzUiRLROQjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spock<\/a>, it\u2019s a given that you\u2019re all about logic.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <i>not <\/i>Spock <i>or <\/i>a Vulcan (I\u2019m assuming you\u2019re not either of these), you might be guilty of faulty logic and might end up with at least one logical fallacy in your paper.<\/p>\n<p>The trick, of course, is knowing how to identify logical fallacies in order to avoid them in your own writing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640.jpg 505w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5807 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20634%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20634%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640.jpg 505w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/leonard-nimoy-393861_640-237x300.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>10 Logical Fallacies That Will Kill Your Argument<\/h2>\n<p><b>As you read the list of logical fallacies, keep these points in mind:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A fallacy is a deceptive or misleading idea or an unsound argument.<\/li>\n<li>A logical fallacy is, in the most basic of terms, a flaw in logic.<\/li>\n<li>Logical fallacies use irrelevant arguments and\/or faulty evidence that doesn\u2019t support a claim.<\/li>\n<li>Logical fallacies make your argument invalid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1. Slippery slope<\/h3>\n<p>The slippery slope fallacy is the false assumption that one thing will lead to another.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Slippery slope example:<\/b> If fast-food restaurants display the calories in value meals, consumers won\u2019t want to eat value meals, and all fast-food restaurants will go out of business.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>That\u2019s a pretty big leap, isn\u2019t it? Posting the calories in a value meal may mean that some people will make healthier choices, but you can\u2019t simply state that listing calories will shut down an entire type of restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are times when one thing <i>will <\/i>most certainly lead to another (like chemical reactions). If you empty a box of baking soda into your kitchen drain then pour vinegar to wash it down, the chemical reaction will cause the mixture to fizz.<\/p>\n<p>It will do this every time without fail. One action leads to another.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Hasty generalization<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels.jpg\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6167 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/morels.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This refers to drawing inaccurate conclusions based on information (or insufficient information).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Hasty generalization example: <\/b>If you\u2019re hunting for morel mushrooms and find one in a wooded area, you might think that you\u2019ve hit the jackpot. You&#8217;ll surely find more with each step you&#8217;ll take.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Basing your expectations of finding more mushrooms on seeing one single mushroom means that you\u2019ve developed a conclusion on insufficient evidence.<\/p>\n<p>You would need to find at least a few mushrooms on more than one occasion in order to argue that the wooded area is a good spot to find morels.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Ad hominem<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re guilty of using an ad hominem logical fallacy if you attack a person\u2019s character rather than the person&#8217;s arguments.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Ad hominem example: <\/b>The governor\u2019s speech about the education plan must be a lie because he\u2019s a known liar. After all, he cheats on his wife.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This example is a logical fallacy because it attacks the person\u2019s moral values and his character (accusing him of being an adulterer). The <i>real <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-winning-argument-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">argument<\/a>&nbsp;in this case is his speech and education plan, not his personal life.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Straw man<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-300x300.png\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5806 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640.png 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wolf-2028222_640-300x300.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you think of the straw man fallacy, think of the Big Bad Wolf from <i>The Three Little Pigs.<\/i> When he wants to attack the pigs, where does he go first? That\u2019s right, the house made of straw. Why? Because it\u2019s a flimsy structure. It\u2019s weak and easy to blow down.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using a straw man argument, you over-simplify the argument and pick your opponent\u2019s weakest point as the one to argue against.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Straw man example:<\/b>&nbsp;People who don\u2019t donate to the ASPCA must hate animals.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In this example, you\u2019re trying to argue that a person\u2019s failure to donate to a specific charity means the person doesn&#8217;t support the charity\u2019s mission (in this case, preventing cruelty to animals).<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, an argument is much more complex than this, and people may have many reasons for not supporting individual charities.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Circular argument<\/h3>\n<p>Ever get in a discussion with a friend and tell him he\u2019s talking in circles? The circular argument logical fallacy is kind of like that. You simply restate the argument without providing any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/3-types-of-essay-support-that-prove-you-know-your-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">evidence to support the argument<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Circular argument example:<\/b> Our coach is a good leader because he knows how to provide direction.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This is a circular argument because being a leader is synonymous with providing direction. To avoid this fallacy, you should provide reasons he is a good leader. For instance, he might know his players well and understand strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Need help finding sources to support your argument? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/writing-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Best Resources to Help With Writing a Research Paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Ad populum<\/h3>\n<p>This logical fallacy plays on people\u2019s emotions. It often focuses on concepts such as patriotism, religion, terrorism, etc.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Ad populum example:<\/b> As an American, you should support people\u2019s right to get tattoos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In this example, you\u2019re appealing to people\u2019s feelings of what it means to be an American and connecting two unrelated concepts: being American and getting tattoos.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Red herring<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5805 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20374%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20374%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/cute-2155863_640-300x225.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This fallacy doesn\u2019t have anything to do with fish, but if you\u2019ve ever watched a political debate, you\u2019ve likely seen the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.logicalfallacies.info\/relevance\/red-herring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">red herring fallacy<\/a> in action.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than address the argument directly, a person (like a politician) uses a red herring to divert attention from the actual argument by bringing up an unrelated point.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Red herring example:<\/b> A politician might argue that the drinking water may have unsafe levels of lead, but the real issue is the level of scrutiny the city is facing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here, the politician doesn\u2019t address the problem of the unsafe levels of lead and instead attempts to divert the attention to something else: the scrutiny being faced by the city. This, however, does nothing to immediately help the people facing the problem.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Bandwagon<\/h3>\n<p>How many times have you tried to convince your parents that you should be allowed to do something because one of your friends is doing the same thing? This is the classic example of the bandwagon logical fallacy.<\/p>\n<p>You attempt to validate your argument by suggesting that others believe the same.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisements often use the bandwagon logical fallacy. Advertisers show everyone enjoying a drink, a car, a restaurant, or any number of other products and hope to convince you that, because everyone else loves the product, you should too.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Bandwagon example: <\/b>\u201cAlesha\u2019s parents and Emma\u2019s parents are letting them go on the road trip, so you should let me go too.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here\u2019s the example (that I mentioned above) of trying to convince your parents to let you do something simply because other people are doing it.<\/p>\n<p>(Here\u2019s also where your parents would answer, \u201cIf Alesha\u2019s parents and Emma\u2019s parents said they could jump off a bridge, does that mean I should let you do it too?\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>Need a few additional tips to improve your persuasion skills? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-persuasive-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Write a Persuasive Essay That\u2019s Convincing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck on Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Check out thousands of example essays.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/blog-landing-essay\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>9. Card stacking<\/h3>\n<p>If you stack a deck of cards, you make sure that the cards are in a specific order so that you can win the card game. If you\u2019re using the card stacking fallacy, you\u2019re stacking the argument in your favor by only presenting information or data that supports your argument.<\/p>\n<p>In card stacking, you ignore all other relevant information that may counter your argument.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Card stacking example: <\/b>The new acne medication is one of the best on the market because it clears up acne in record time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If this statement is true, it could mean that the acne medication is one of the best, but let\u2019s say the writer has ignored the fact that the medication has been proven to also cause other serious side effects.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case, clearly the writer has stacked the deck to only include favorable arguments and is ignoring other evidence.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Emotional appeals<\/h3>\n<p>This fallacy is just like it sounds. You appeal to people\u2019s emotions instead of appealing to logic and actual evidence. It can sometimes be used as a scare tactic to make people think about potential negative consequences of not supporting the argument.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Emotional appeals example:<\/b> You can help provide a nutritious meal for a hungry child for only 52 cents each day. Wouldn\u2019t you want to help a child live?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This type of appeal is common in ads for charitable organizations. In this example, the argument appeals to viewers\u2019 emotions and wants them to feel both sympathy and empathy to help a starving child.<\/p>\n<p>This example also implies that, if you (the viewer) don\u2019t contribute \u201conly 52 cents each day,\u201d you&#8217;re standing by and allowing the child to die.<\/p>\n<h2>Highly Logical<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5804 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"logical fallacies\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640.jpg 640w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spock-1541528_640-300x300.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With your new knowledge of how to spot (and avoid) logical fallacies, you\u2019re now on your way to writing an effective paper with logical arguments that even Spock would be proud of.<\/p>\n<p>Avoiding logical fallacies isn\u2019t the only thing to be wary of when writing an argument. You should also make sure you have a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-make-a-thesis-statement-the-easy-way-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thesis statement<\/a>&nbsp;and that you create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/argumentative-essay-outline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a powerful argumentative essay outline<\/a> before you begin drafting your paper.<\/p>\n<p>Struggling to find a topic for your argument paper? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/50-argumentative-essay-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">70 Argumentative Essay Topics that Will Put Up a Good Fight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Need some extra guidance on perfecting your Spock-level logic, read these posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/critical-thinking-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Use Critical Thinking in Your Essay and Write Smarter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/ethos-pathos-logos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Be More Persuasive in Your Next Essay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kibin editors<\/a> are also available to check the logic of your arguments, so send your essay to us for a thorough review.<\/p>\n<p>Live long and prosper!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a lieutenant commander on the U.S.S. 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