1. 9/24/08 BR- How would you evaluate the class so far? What do you like or dislike? Any recommendations ? Today: Continuing With Logical Fallacies

2. Assignment - (50 Points) Using your list of logical fallacies, go on a logical fallacy hunt. Go into the world and find an example of someone using a logical fallacy to argue. Using your list of logical fallacies, go on a logical fallacy hunt. Go into the world and find an example of someone using a logical fallacy to argue.

3. Details..Details.. 1.The fallacy should be from a story found in the newspaper, a magazine, or the internet. 2.Print out the story (or clip it if its your magazine or paper.) 3.On a separate piece of paper: 1.State the logical fallacy and your reasons why you think it is that fallacy. 2.How this argument affects its intended audience 3.Why you think that person used that fallacy 4.Email me if you need help! 5.Its ok to work together but each person should hand in their OWN paper 1.The fallacy should be from a story found in the newspaper, a magazine, or the internet. 2.Print out the story (or clip it if its your magazine or paper.) 3.On a separate piece of paper: 1.State the logical fallacy and your reasons why you think it is that fallacy. 2.How this argument affects its intended audience 3.Why you think that person used that fallacy 4.Email me if you need help! 5.Its ok to work together but each person should hand in their OWN paper

4. Here’s what you can do. 1.Ask for clarification on a logical fallacy. 2.Ask for examples. 3.Get up, talk to your colleagues and ask them as well. 4.You could ask the colleague to give you and example of a logical fallacy. 5.Move. Work. Use this time wisely. 1.Ask for clarification on a logical fallacy. 2.Ask for examples. 3.Get up, talk to your colleagues and ask them as well. 4.You could ask the colleague to give you and example of a logical fallacy. 5.Move. Work. Use this time wisely.

5. Helpful Links http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallaci es/ad-hominem.htmlhttp://www.nizkor.org/features/fallaci es/ad-hominem.html http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/ha ndouts/fallacies.htmlhttp://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/ha ndouts/fallacies.html http://www.don-lindsay- archive.org/skeptic/arguments.htmlhttp://www.don-lindsay- archive.org/skeptic/arguments.html good circular argument http://www.philosophicalsociety.com/ Logical%20Fallacies.htmhttp://www.philosophicalsociety.com/ Logical%20Fallacies.htm http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallaci es/ad-hominem.htmlhttp://www.nizkor.org/features/fallaci es/ad-hominem.html http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/ha ndouts/fallacies.htmlhttp://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/ha ndouts/fallacies.html http://www.don-lindsay- archive.org/skeptic/arguments.htmlhttp://www.don-lindsay- archive.org/skeptic/arguments.html good circular argument http://www.philosophicalsociety.com/ Logical%20Fallacies.htmhttp://www.philosophicalsociety.com/ Logical%20Fallacies.htm

6. Debate Assignment Watch the 1 st presidential debate. (This Friday, 7pm, CNN or PBS) Make a list of logical fallacies. Who committed them and explain why you think it’s a logical fallacy. Summarize the candidates opinion on the following issues: –The government’s role in the economy –Will the U.S. continue to fight terrorism (How? Where?) –Identify specific plans or ideas mentioned by the candidates. What is the plan in connection with. Did they offer details? –Do they answer the questions they are asked –On what issues do the candidates seem uncomfortable Try NOT to listen to the talking-head, loudmouth media stooges that offer their “interpretation” after the debate is over. When the last question is over, TURN THE TV OFF! Watch the 1 st presidential debate. (This Friday, 7pm, CNN or PBS) Make a list of logical fallacies. Who committed them and explain why you think it’s a logical fallacy. Summarize the candidates opinion on the following issues: –The government’s role in the economy –Will the U.S. continue to fight terrorism (How? Where?) –Identify specific plans or ideas mentioned by the candidates. What is the plan in connection with. Did they offer details? –Do they answer the questions they are asked –On what issues do the candidates seem uncomfortable Try NOT to listen to the talking-head, loudmouth media stooges that offer their “interpretation” after the debate is over. When the last question is over, TURN THE TV OFF!

7. Exit Slip Identify 1 Logical Fallacy.