In this written assignment, find examples of fallacious logic in the world today and analyze those fallacies.
Use the template below, and submit to your instructor by the due date.
I. Provide an example of an emotional fallacy. Quote the speaker who is committing the fallacy, and a contextual summary if necessary.
A. Who committed this fallacy? When? Using what medium (Twitter, political ad, YouTube video, social media post, etc.)? To what audience?
B. Explain the speaker's intent in relying on such fallacious logic
C. How does the speaker's use of this fallacy may affect the intended audience, and/or the broader situation?
II. Provide an example of a logical fallacy. Quote the speaker who is committing the fallacy, and a contextual summary if necessary.
A. Who committed this fallacy? When? Using what medium (Twitter, political ad, YouTube video, social media post, etc.)? To what audience?
B. Explain the speaker's intent in relying on such fallacious logic
C. How does the speaker's use of this fallacy may affect the intended audience, and/or the broader situation?
III. Provide an example of an ethical fallacy. Quote the speaker who is committing the fallacy, and a contextual summary if necessary.
A. Who committed this fallacy? When? Using what medium (Twitter, political ad, YouTube video, social media post, etc.)? To what audience?
B. Explain the speaker's intent in relying on such fallacious logic
C. How does the speaker's use of this fallacy may affect the intended audience, and/or the broader situation?