Fallacious Argument

A Fallacious Argument is an invalid argument that can appear to be valid argument.

• AKA: Rhetorical Fallacy.
• Context:
  • It can (often) follow a Logical Fallacy Pattern.
  • It can range from being a Intentionally Fallacious Argument to being a Unintentionally Fallacious Argument.
  • It can (often) be an Informal Argument.
  • …
• Example(s):
  • a Lie.
  • The Internet is in public space therefore users should not expect to retain any personal privacy.
  • an Ad hominem Argument/Attack on the Person.
  • an Ad populum Argument/Appeal to the People.
  • an Appeal to Authority Argument.
  • a Slippery Slope Argument.
  • a False Cause Fallacy.
  • a Begging the Question Fallacy (circular reasoning).
  • a Fallacy of Composition/Fallacy of Division.
  • a Fallacy of Ambiguity.
  • a Many/Any Fallacy.
  • a Logical Non Sequitur.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Valid Argument.
  • a Inductive Argument.
• See: Fallacy, Weak Argument.

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