IS IT LOGICAL? Ask yourself… DOES THIS MAKE SENSE??

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IS IT LOGICAL?

Ask yourself… DOES THIS MAKE SENSE??

LOGICAL FALLACIES A fallacy is an incorrect argument in reasoning resulting in a misconception or presumption

AD HOMINEM Ad Hominem literally means “To The Man” Jack is a Liar. Jack said = 4 Thus, 2+2 is NOT equal to 4!

AD IGNORANTIAM Ad Hominem literally means “From Ignorance” Because I am not trained in Western Medicine, I am better equipped to UNDERSTAND new age science!

ARGUMENT FROM AUTHORITY Asserting your knowledge based on Authority Because I am a PhD, you HAVE TO believe me!

APPEAL TO FORCE Asserting your opinion based on FORCE! Believe or be punished - Galileo

POPULAR BELIEF Most people believe it so it HAS to be true! Santa Claus!

FINAL CONSEQUENCES If this is NOT true, BAD things will happen! Tooth Fairy!