Jarboe I February 8‚ 2011 Logical Fallacies Before we can understand what a logical fallacy is‚ we establish some common background information for the purposes of accurate communication. There are two types of reasoning‚ inductive and deductive. The primary difference between the two is that inductive reasoning automatically allows for an appeal to probability‚ the assumption that what could happen will happen‚ while deductive reasoning considers this a logical fallacy. Thus for the purposes
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CTS Placement Paper January‚ 2010 (Reasoning Ability) REASONING section (20 Q’s - 20 mins) Directions for Questions 1-4: In each questions below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. read the conclusion and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements‚ disregarding commonly known facts. Give answer: (A)
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Logical Fallacies Logical fallacies have existed since the dawn of time. As defined by Bassham et al a logical fallacy "is an argument that contains a mistake in reasoning." With this definition one must keep in mind that the definition of an argument according to Bassham et al is "a claim put forward and defended by reasons." The ability to recognize logical fallacy will enable one to break down an argument. This ability is crucial to the critical thinking process. Logical fallacies can
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How Deductive Reasoning Is Used Jennifer Galloway CRT/205 September 25‚ 2012 Dr. Shauna Fitzjarrell It is important to understand what is known prior to making a decision‚ simply because you have a broader insight of the situation in question. Not only are you well informed you have first-hand knowledge and evidence that is necessary for proving your argument. In argument one Trainer or Cleaner this situation is a clear case of contradictory
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The conflicting interaction of belief-bias and logicality in syllogistic reasoning tasks Abstract The study conducted replicated Evans (1983) experiment to investigate the presence of believe-bias in syllogistic reasoning tasks‚ using an equal number of male and female participants to avoid gender differences in the results. The findings showed there was an interaction between believability and logicality‚ suggesting that dual-processing theories influenced the results
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Logical Fallacies Defined Abstract Fallacies can be viewed as a mistake or error. There are many different fallacies with different meanings for each. The following paper will discuss 9 logical fallacies. The paper will also include definitions for each of the 9 fallacies as well as examples of being applied to real life scenarios. Logical Fallacies defined Everyone has gotten into an argument with someone once or twice in their lifetime. Some people have mastered their skills in
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A fallacy is an error in reasoning‚ which differs from factual error in that errors are simply wrong about the facts. A fallacy can occur in any kind of discussion‚ argument‚ or reading. For the purposes of this paper‚ the fallacies discussed will pertain to arguments. A fallacious argument is an argument in which the premises given for the conclusion do not provide the needed degree of support (Atheism Web). Fallacies of distraction attempt to distract from the falsity of an argument by the
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Legal Reasoning is a reasonable reasoning before the decision had been made. Legal reasoning required us to consider the criteria beyond those imposed by the strict necessity of logic. It has followed certain criteria or rules which applied in practical reasoning. For an example‚ a judge has to give judgment by following the precedent case and Federal Constitution‚ legislators have to predict the impact of their laws before amendment whereby following the two-third majority of Parliament and lawyers
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’Does "Ideal Speech" ever really take place? ’ Introduction Ideal Speech is a philosophical theory developed by scholar Jurgen Habermas. It is a form of communication that is based on norms of truth‚ freedom and justice‚ which underlie the conditions for engaging in understandable and truthful dialogue (Badillo‚ 1991‚ p. 19). It requires what we would think of as "fair play" in dialogue. All participants must have equal opportunity to participate. They must have the right to assert‚ defend or question
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Emotional thinking is useful when a person supports conclusions off his or her emotions. An individual may base his or her feelings about his or her personal values‚ beliefs‚ and biases to make a decision. Emotional thinking can hinder an individual’s capability to think critically. Emotions are a vital part of people making decisions. It involves critical thinking in which a person reflects on his or her options. Emotions are an unconscious force to conquer when a decision has to be made. An
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