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IS IT LOGICAL?
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Ask yourself… DOES THIS MAKE SENSE??
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LOGICAL FALLACIES A fallacy is an incorrect argument in reasoning resulting in a misconception or presumption
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AD HOMINEM Ad Hominem literally means “To The Man” Jack is a Liar. Jack said 2 + 2 = 4 Thus, 2+2 is NOT equal to 4!
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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!
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ARGUMENT FROM AUTHORITY Asserting your knowledge based on Authority Because I am a PhD, you HAVE TO believe me!
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APPEAL TO FORCE Asserting your opinion based on FORCE! Believe or be punished - Galileo
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POPULAR BELIEF Most people believe it so it HAS to be true! Santa Claus!
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FINAL CONSEQUENCES If this is NOT true, BAD things will happen! Tooth Fairy!
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