Discussion:
Fallacies Construct
Part A
Considering the fallacies construct, give four different arguments that display distinct fallacies. Give an explanation of why each makes a mistake in drawing the conclusion it does.
Part B
One rich source of fallacies is the media: television, radio, magazines, and the Internet (including, of course, commercials.) Identify three (3) distinct fallacies you see committed in the media.
Answer the following for each of the three fallacies you identified.
1. Do you think it is more likely that you will not be fooled by these fallacies having studied logic?
2. What do you think those presenting these arguments assume about the logical skills of their viewers?
3. Is this a good or bad assumption for them to make?