Activity

    Identifying Logical Fallacies

    Match these items to the definitions found in items A-F below.
    A. equivocal
    B. begging the question
    C. common cause fallacy
    D. ignoring the question
    E. non sequitur
    F. post hoc fallacy

    1. Assuming that one thing causes another when in fact a third factor really is the cause of both.
    2. Assuming that, because one event occurred before another, the first is necessarily the cause of the second.
    3. A claim that, on its face, is unrelated to the supporting material.
    4. Only restating the claim in slightly different words, rather than supporting the claim.
    5. Making an inference that diverts attention from the issue at hand.
    6. Having multiple meanings.