The logical fallacies that I have chosen to study in this paper are "Appeal to Emotion" Fallacy‚ "Common Belief" Fallacy‚ and the "Hypothesis Contrary to Fact" fallacy. In the following paragraphs I will be defining the fallacies and how they relate to critical thinking. I will also be providing a popular culture example for each fallacy to illustrate each fallacy. In conclusion I shall attempt to provide Pro ’s and Con ’s for each Fallacy. The first Fallacy I chose was the "Appeal to Emotion"
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The Logical and Physical Design of a Network When a network is being designed‚ the architect must first think about the logical layout and that should be enforced. When he figures out what devices need to communicate and how‚ a physical design of the network can be implemented. A logical design is the reasoning of a network‚ with no particular devices or locations chosen. The physical design of the network is when the devices are picked and their actual location determined. When the logical design
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expressed using the letter "A"‚ it doesn’t mean it only applies to expressions containing "A". What the "A" stands for in a rule like A + 1 = 1 is any Boolean variable or collection of variables. This is perhaps the most difficult concept for new students to master in Boolean simplification: applying standardized identities‚ properties‚ and rules to expressions not in standard form. For instance‚ the Boolean expression ABC + 1 also reduces to 1 by means of the "A + 1 = 1" identity. In this case‚
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Provide an example in which you can use deductive reasoning to draw a conclusion. State the axioms or premises used to reach the conclusion. Karen knows if she misses cheerleading practice the day before a game that she will not be able to cheer at the game. Karen misses practice on Tuesday‚ the day before the game. Karen was not allowed to cheer at Wednesday’s game. Deductive Reasoning: (Premises) Fact: Karen knows if she misses cheerleading practice the day before a game she will not
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Logical fallacies are imperfections in cognitive thinking that can lead to illogical thoughts and statements. Debates are the best-known producer of logical fallacies‚ since they tend to transpire when opinions are being discussed. Furthermost‚ logical fallacies impersonate reasonable statements‚ but are mere attempts to influence the listener by engaging their emotions instead of their minds. Fallacies have long been used to corrupt and control the perception of the masses‚ in such perfect manner
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Ethical Reasoning In ethical reasoning‚ the Trolley Problem is an excellent example of what most people find to be ethical and unethical. Unfortunately‚ there is really no right answer. However‚ the most common answers to the two Trolley Scenarios are: it is ethical to pull the lever‚ but it is unethical to push the very large person. In the scenario of having to pull the level and kill one person verses killing five people‚ most people’s reaction is to pull the level. This was also my reaction
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The Importance of Deductive Reasoning After reading the arguments containing deductive reasoning‚ it is apparent why having understanding of all facts is important. The function of deductive reasoning is to take information away from the closing argument to prove that the conclusion reached is true. Deductive reasoning provides support for the conclusion. Without the correct data we could not make a smart decision. The role of deductive reasoning in the decision-making process is essential.
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Deductive Reasoning 1.The ancient Greeks used Deductive reasoning to solve many things. They learned theses things form the Egyptians and the Babylonians. They learned how to solve geometric constructions like circles‚ squares‚ and pyramids‚ they also learned how to determine they lengths of objects from the Babylonians by using Pythagorean theorem. Building upon what they learned from the Egyptians and Babylonians they found fundamental truths in geometry‚ and from these truths they mad propositions
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Resul Huyugüzel 21100725 ENG 101 – Sec. 96 Nazan Avcıbaşıoğlu 03.03.2014 TRAINING IS A MUST With the twenty-first century‚ people wonder what is the key of success because the population of world has reached 7 billion‚ therefore it is possible to see an increase competition among people‚ especially countries. As related with this some people think that successful people have talents and their talents come from genetic factors. However; unlike the opponents’ belief‚ it is possible to become a successful
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WITH STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY UK BA (Hons) in Business Management Individual Assignment Critically Analyse the Impact of Child Labour on International Businesses by Supply Chains Module Code & Title BSB10177-2 Critical Reasoning Prepared By Heshan Chanuka Lakmal Kotigala CB004354 IF1271BM Date of Submission 23rd May 2013 Instructor Mr. S. C. Kaluarachchi Submitted in partial fulfillment for the degree of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management Word
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