Examples Of Logical Fallacies

Logical fallacies are common errors found in an argument that are used to undermine reasoning based on logic. Its main purpose is to dupe readers into believing that the use of seemingly, factual information can be taken as correct information. This week’s reading provides many examples of logical fallacies including: equivocation, non-sequitur and a red herring. Equivocation is using half-truths to claim that your logic is correct. The use of vocabulary is essential in equivocation because those statements rely on the technicality that the statement is indeed true, but the intention behind it is misleading. Working in education, I have come across students saying, “I did my homework” which is their half-truth of attempting some of the questions but not completing the entire assignment.

A non-sequitur is an argument where the reasons being provided are not logically linked or connected. Claims are typically made in a wild leap as an attempt to try and make connections, but are done unsuccessfully. At times a non-sequitur can be used in an argument as a tool for humor to alleviate tension in a situation. A red herring is
Even in our everyday use of argument, people fall to logical fallacies to make their point known. It is easy to fall into these types of fallacies because logic and reason sound smart, and sounding smarter can be seen as correct, even with wrong information. Logical fallacies are so easy to use because people are not as skeptic when appealing to their sense of reason as they might be when trying to appeal to their sense of emotion or character. It is also easier to find information pertinent to your issue rather than appealing to someone using a personal anecdote or having them question their own beliefs. It is not an adequate way to argue a topic because it relies on the misuse of information to make a