diff --git "a/edu_train.csv" "b/edu_train.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/edu_train.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,2383 @@ +,Unnamed: 0,Unnamed: 0.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1.1.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1.1.1.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1.1.1.1.1,Unnamed: 0.1.1.1.1.1.1.1,source_article,updated_label,masked_articles +0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1436,"company's slogan ""Expect More. Pay Less.""",appeal to emotion,"company 's slogan "" Expect More . Pay Less . "" " +1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,557,"The bigger a child's shoe size, the better the child's handwriting",false causality,"The bigger MSK<0> shoe size , the better MSK<0> handwriting " +2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,772,"Since many people believe this, then it must be true",ad populum,"Since many people believe this , then it must be true " +3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,625,Senator Randall isn't lying when she says she cares about her constituents—she wouldn't lie to people she cares about.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is n't MSK<1> when MSK<0> says MSK<0> MSK<2> about MSK<0> constituents — MSK<0> would n't MSK<1> to people MSK<0> MSK<2> about . +4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,1843,"A mother is telling her daughter that she went over her data for the month, and the daughter begins telling her mother about getting an A on a math test.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> MSK<2> that MSK<0> went over MSK<0> data for the month , and MSK<2> begins MSK<1> MSK<0> about getting an A on a math test . " +5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,1474,A mother tells her children not to leave the yard because there might be wild animals in the woods.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> tells MSK<0> children not to leave the yard because there might be wild animals in the woods . +6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,261,"If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment, eventually the government will ban all cars, so we should not ban Hummers.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> because MSK<2> are bad for the environment , eventually the government will MSK<1> all cars , so MSK<0> should not MSK<1> MSK<2> . " +7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7,537,very time Joe goes swimming he is wearing his Speedos. Something about wearing that Speedo must make him want to go swimming.,false causality,very time MSK<0> goes MSK<1> MSK<0> is MSK<2> MSK<0> MSK<3> . Something about MSK<2> that MSK<3> must make MSK<0> want to go MSK<1> . +8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8,147,"""You were late tonight. You must be cheating!""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> were late tonight . MSK<0> must be cheating ! "" " +9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,417,"Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down. Therefore, my sleeping causes the sun to set.",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> go to MSK<1> , MSK<2> goes down . Therefore , MSK<0> MSK<1> causes MSK<2> to set . " +10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,823,"Makes people feel as though everyone is doing it, so they should too.",ad populum,"Makes MSK<0> feel as though everyone is doing it , so MSK<0> should too . " +11,11,11,11,11,11,11,11,1166,You oppose a senator's proposal to extend government-funded health care to poor minority children because that senator is a liberal Democrat.,ad hominem,You oppose MSK<0> proposal to extend government - funded health care to poor minority children because MSK<0> is a liberal Democrat . +12,12,12,12,12,12,12,12,2274,"Child: This fish tastes funny. I don’t want to eat this. +Parent: There are children starving in Africa. Eat your dinner.",fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> : This fish tastes funny . I do n’t want to MSK<1> this . Parent : There are MSK<0> starving in Africa . MSK<1> your dinner . +13,13,13,13,13,13,13,13,1753,"John: I think we should hire someone to redesign our website. +Lola: You're saying we should throw our money away on external resources instead of building up our in-house design team? That's going to hurt our company in the long run.",fallacy of extension,MSK<0> : MSK<0> think MSK<1> should hire someone to redesign MSK<1> website . MSK<2> : MSK<2> 're saying MSK<1> should throw MSK<1> money away on external resources instead of building up MSK<1> in - house design team ? That 's going to hurt MSK<1> company in the long run . +14,14,14,14,14,14,14,14,1432,"""Beware of appeals made only to your feelings and not to your logic.""",appeal to emotion,""" Beware of appeals made only to MSK<0> feelings and not to MSK<0> logic . "" " +15,15,15,15,15,15,15,15,845,"taps into people's desire to belong to a group. ""Everyone else is doing it!""",ad populum,"taps into people 's desire to belong to MSK<0> . "" Everyone else is doing MSK<0> ! "" " +16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,1664,Science shows us that improved quality of life comes through research and invention.,equivocation,Science shows us that improved quality of life comes through research and invention . +17,17,17,17,17,17,17,17,1798,"Prof. Jones: ""The university just cut our yearly budget by $10,000."" Prof. Smith: ""What are we going to do?"" Prof. Brown: ""I think we should eliminate one of the teaching assistant positions. That would take care of it."" Prof. Jones: ""We could reduce our scheduled raises instead."" Prof. Brown: "" I can't understand why you want to bleed us dry like that, Jones.""",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> Jones : "" The university just cut MSK<1> yearly budget by $ 10,000 . "" MSK<0> Smith : "" What are MSK<1> going to do ? "" MSK<2> : "" MSK<2> think MSK<1> should eliminate one of the teaching assistant positions . MSK<3> would take care of MSK<3> . "" MSK<0> MSK<4> : "" MSK<1> could reduce MSK<1> scheduled raises instead . "" MSK<0> Brown : "" I ca n't understand why you want to bleed MSK<1> dry like that , MSK<4> . "" " +18,18,18,18,18,18,18,18,2449,uses irrelevant information or other techniques to distract from the argument at hand,fallacy of relevance,uses irrelevant information or other techniques to distract from the argument at hand +19,19,19,19,19,19,19,19,1297,"If Joe eats greasy food, he will feel sick. +Joe feels sick. +Therefore, Joe ate greasy food.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> MSK<3> , MSK<0> will MSK<5> . MSK<0> MSK<5> . Therefore , MSK<0> MSK<3> . " +20,20,20,20,20,20,20,20,1768,"The student didn't want to participate in the beach cleanup. Later, the student's advisor says ""I can't believe she doesn't believe in climate change"".",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> did n't want to participate in the beach cleanup . Later , MSK<0> says "" MSK<0> ca n't MSK<1> MSK<0> does n't MSK<1> in climate change "" . " +21,21,21,21,21,21,21,21,2012,"This herbal supplement is made from a plant that grows in Zambia. It must be healthier than taking that medication, which is full of chemicals I can't pronounce.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> is made from a plant that grows in Zambia . MSK<0> must be healthier than taking that medication , which is full of chemicals I ca n't pronounce . " +22,22,22,22,22,22,22,22,860,"I know the Professor said that the Bridges of Madison County was smarmy trash and lacked any artistic worth. But I still think he's wrong. After all, it was on the best-seller list for over 100 weeks. + +Identify the logical fallacy commited in this argument.",ad populum,"MSK<0> know MSK<1> said that the Bridges of Madison County was smarmy trash and lacked any artistic worth . But MSK<0> still think MSK<1> 's wrong . After all , it was on the best - seller list for over 100 weeks . Identify the logical fallacy commited in this argument . " +23,23,23,23,23,23,23,23,1795,Those who believe in behavior modification obviously want to try to control everyone by subjecting them to rewards and punishments.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> want to try to control everyone by subjecting MSK<0> to rewards and punishments . +24,24,24,24,24,24,24,24,1302,"If taxes are lowered, I will have more money to spend. +I have more money to spend. +Therefore, taxes must have been lowered.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> are MSK<1> , MSK<2> will have more MSK<3> to MSK<4> . MSK<2> have more MSK<3> to MSK<4> . Therefore , MSK<0> must have been MSK<1> . " +25,25,25,25,25,25,25,25,1510,"If there is no freewill, then we are not ultimately in control of our actions. If this is true, our entire system of justice would be seriously flawed. This would be very bad; therefore, freewill must exist.",appeal to emotion,"If there is no MSK<0> , then MSK<1> are not ultimately in control of MSK<1> actions . If MSK<2> is true , MSK<1> entire system of justice would be seriously flawed . MSK<2> would be very bad ; therefore , MSK<0> must exist . " +26,26,26,26,26,26,26,26,2017,Students never used to have cell phones so they don't need them now.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> never used to have cell phones so MSK<0> do n't need MSK<0> now . +27,27,27,27,27,27,27,27,2294,All football players are dumb jocks.,faulty generalization,All football players are dumb jocks . +28,28,28,28,28,28,28,28,95,"""My cousin said her Math class was hard. The one that I’m in is hard too. All Math classes must be hard."" +This statement is an example of…",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> cousin said her MSK<2> was MSK<3> . The one that MSK<0> ’m in is MSK<3> too . All MSK<2> must be MSK<3> . "" This statement is an example of … " +29,29,29,29,29,29,29,29,1145,"""In his class president election video, he called his student opponent 'a brown-nosing, suck up who only wanted to get on the teacher's good side,' which got him disqualified"" IS an example of THIS fallacy.",ad hominem,""" In MSK<0> class president election video , MSK<0> called MSK<0> student opponent ' a brown - nosing , suck up who only wanted to get on the teacher 's good side , ' which got MSK<0> disqualified "" IS an example of THIS fallacy . " +30,30,30,30,30,30,30,30,2100,"Jack: I have tiny, invisible unicorns living in my anus. +Nick: How do you figure? +Jack: Can you prove that I don't? +Nick: No. +Jack: Then I do. +",intentional,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> have tiny , invisible unicorns living in MSK<1> anus . MSK<2> : How do MSK<2> figure ? MSK<0> : Can MSK<2> prove that MSK<1> do n't ? MSK<2> : No . MSK<0> : Then MSK<1> do . " +31,31,31,31,31,31,31,31,1214,Dismissing someone's viewpoint on an issue because he himself is inconsistent in that very thing.,ad hominem,Dismissing someone 's viewpoint on an issue because he himself is inconsistent in that very thing . +32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,394,Using the second amendment as justification to allow civilians to own nuclear submarines.,faulty generalization,Using the second amendment as justification to allow civilians to own nuclear submarines . +33,33,33,33,33,33,33,33,379,"Your brain is made of molecules. Molecules are not the source of consciousness. Therefore, your brain cannot be the source of consciousness.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is made of MSK<1> . MSK<1> are not the MSK<2> of MSK<3> . Therefore , MSK<0> can not be the MSK<2> of MSK<3> . " +34,34,34,34,34,34,34,34,2105,"The “prophet” Nostradamus wrote about 500 years ago: + +Beasts wild with hunger will cross the rivers, +The greater part of the battle will be against Hister. +He will cause great men to be dragged in a cage of iron, +When the son of Germany obeys no law. + +Surely he must have had some vision of Hitler!",intentional,"MSK<0> wrote about 500 years ago : Beasts wild with hunger will cross the rivers , The greater part of the battle will be against Hister . MSK<0> will cause great men to be dragged in a cage of iron , When the son of Germany obeys no law . Surely MSK<0> must have had some vision of Hitler ! " +35,35,35,35,35,35,35,35,1196,"You’re a vegetarian? You do realize that Hitler was a vegetarian, too?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> ’re a MSK<1> ? MSK<0> do realize that Hitler was a MSK<1> , too ? " +36,36,36,36,36,36,36,36,2325,An opinion article in a campus newspaper states that in an all-campus survey 95% of students think that tuition should be lowered and therefore tuition should be lowered immediately.,ad populum,An opinion article in a MSK<0> newspaper states that in an all - MSK<0> survey 95 % of students think that MSK<1> should be MSK<2> and therefore MSK<1> should be MSK<2> immediately . +37,37,37,37,37,37,37,37,632,"""I am a great leader because I make great leadership decisions. The proof that I make great leadership decisions is that I am a great leader, and that's what leaders do."" What is this?",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> am a MSK<1> MSK<2> because MSK<0> make MSK<1> MSK<2> decisions . MSK<3> MSK<0> is that MSK<0> am a MSK<1> MSK<2> , and MSK<3> 's what MSK<2> do . "" What is this ? " +38,38,38,38,38,38,38,38,1679,Mayor Blake wants to create more bicycle lanes in Lowell. Why is he forcing us to give up our cars and bike everywhere?,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> wants to create more MSK<2> lanes in Lowell . Why is MSK<0> forcing MSK<1> to give up MSK<1> cars and MSK<2> everywhere ? +39,39,39,39,39,39,39,39,2253,You should give me a promotion. I have a lot of debt and am behind on my rent.,appeal to emotion,You should give MSK<0> a promotion . MSK<0> have a lot of debt and am behind on MSK<0> rent . +40,40,40,40,40,40,40,40,165,All women care about are their looks.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> care about are MSK<0> looks . +41,41,41,41,41,41,41,41,1619,"Either support gun confiscation or have the government provide everyone with his own private nuclear warhead, you decide which one.",false dilemma,"Either support gun confiscation or have the government provide everyone with his own private nuclear warhead , you decide which one . " +42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,1544,"Either we go to war, or we appear weak",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> go to war , or MSK<0> appear weak " +43,43,43,43,43,43,43,43,1426,", tax relief instead of tax cut, or death tax instead of estate tax)",appeal to emotion,", MSK<0> relief MSK<1> of MSK<0> cut , or death MSK<0> MSK<1> of estate MSK<0> ) " +44,44,44,44,44,44,44,44,279,"If we teach anton how to drive the car, he’ll want to learn how to fly helicopters next!",faulty generalization,"If we teach MSK<0> how to drive the car , MSK<0> ’ll want to learn how to fly helicopters next ! " +45,45,45,45,45,45,45,45,689,Students should not be allowed to park in lots now reserved for faculty because those lots should be for faculty only.,circular reasoning,Students should not be allowed to park in MSK<0> now reserved for MSK<1> because those MSK<0> should be for MSK<1> only . +46,46,46,46,46,46,46,46,1263,Not tipping your waiter is like stealing money right out of someone's wallet.,fallacy of logic,Not tipping your waiter is like stealing money right out of someone 's wallet . +47,47,47,47,47,47,47,47,1442,You have to give me a passing grade. I spent 150 hours on that project and missed every party this quarter.,appeal to emotion,You have to give MSK<0> a passing grade . MSK<0> spent 150 hours on that project and missed every party this quarter . +48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,381,"A study was done recently showing that church attendance was positively correlated with marriage longevity, that is, those couples who attended church together more often were more likely to stay married. This really should not be a surprise considering the general view of divorce within religion. What this does not mean is that any given couple who does not attend church is more likely to get divorced than any given couple that does attend church.",faulty generalization,"A study was done recently showing that MSK<0> attendance was positively correlated with marriage longevity , that is , those MSK<1> who MSK<2> MSK<0> together more often were more MSK<3> to stay married . MSK<4> really should not be a surprise considering the general view of MSK<5> within religion . What MSK<4> does not mean is that any given MSK<1> who does not MSK<2> MSK<0> is more MSK<3> to get MSK<5> than any given MSK<1> that does MSK<2> MSK<0> . " +49,49,49,49,49,49,49,49,2437,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other.,circular reasoning,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other . +50,50,50,50,50,50,50,50,915,AttP 1: Jenny & Bert's Economy Conversation,ad populum,AttP 1 : Jenny & Bert 's Economy Conversation +51,51,51,51,51,51,51,51,334,Allowing gay marriage puts us on the way to polygamy and bestiality,faulty generalization,Allowing gay marriage puts us on the way to polygamy and bestiality +52,52,52,52,52,52,52,52,1863,"Debate moderator: ""What will you do to fix the economic crisis?"" Candidate: ""It's important to focus on what started this crisis to begin with. My opponent...""",fallacy of relevance,"Debate moderator : "" What will you do to fix MSK<0> ? "" Candidate : "" It 's important to focus on what MSK<1> MSK<0> to MSK<1> with . My opponent ... "" " +53,53,53,53,53,53,53,53,1060,"""I used to have that haircut. Then my mom got a job.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> used to have that haircut . Then MSK<0> mom got a job . "" " +54,54,54,54,54,54,54,54,1133,"My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea -- this is coming from a woman who eats a pint of Ben and Jerry’s each night! +Mi oponente sugiere que bajar los impuestos será una buena idea, ¡esto viene de una mujer que se come una pinta de Ben y Jerry cada noche!",ad hominem,"My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good MSK<0> -- this is MSK<1> from a woman who eats a pint of MSK<2> and MSK<3> ’s each night ! Mi oponente sugiere MSK<4> bajar los impuestos será MSK<5> buena MSK<0> , ¡ esto viene MSK<6> MSK<5> mujer MSK<4> se MSK<1> MSK<5> pinta MSK<6> MSK<2> y MSK<3> cada noche ! " +55,55,55,55,55,55,55,55,705,"All useless laws, such as Reform Bill 13, should be repealed.",circular reasoning,"All useless laws , such as Reform Bill 13 , should be repealed . " +56,56,56,56,56,56,56,56,2178,"FlatSam: Common sense tells us that if the earth were a sphere, people on the bottom would fall off. +ReasonEric: I don’t think you get to reference something you clearly don’t have. +",intentional,"FlatSam : Common sense tells us that if the earth were a sphere , people on the bottom would fall off . ReasonEric : I do n’t think MSK<0> get to reference something MSK<0> clearly do n’t have . " +57,57,57,57,57,57,57,57,123,I work out in the morning because it worked for my friend.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> MSK<1> out in the morning because it MSK<1> for MSK<0> friend . +58,58,58,58,58,58,58,58,495,"The flu vaccine comes out every year just before the holidays, then people go and spend a lot of money. Therefore, businesses are secretly using the flu vaccine as a mind control device to increase holiday spending.",false causality,"MSK<0> comes out every year just before the MSK<1> , then people go and MSK<2> a lot of money . Therefore , businesses are secretly using MSK<0> as a mind control device to increase MSK<1> MSK<2> . " +59,59,59,59,59,59,59,59,2026,"I am committed to preserving traditional marriage, the union of one man and one woman.",fallacy of credibility,"I am committed to preserving traditional marriage , the union of one man and one woman . " +60,60,60,60,60,60,60,60,2301,"John: We should oppose any attempt to register firearms. Such regulation is the first step to confiscation of all weapons and the elimination of our constitutional right to bear arms. + +Ted: This is preposterous. Many things in society are registered, such as cars, babies, boats, and lanes, yet these items have never been confiscated.",faulty generalization,"John : MSK<0> should oppose any attempt to MSK<1> MSK<3> . Such regulation is the first step to MSK<2> of all MSK<3> and the elimination of MSK<0> constitutional right to bear arms . Ted : This is preposterous . Many things in society are MSK<1> , such as cars , babies , boats , and lanes , yet these items have never been MSK<2> . " +61,61,61,61,61,61,61,61,1058,"John says that Kentucky will beat Florida, but John sometimes lies, so I'm not sure.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> says that Kentucky will beat Florida , but MSK<0> sometimes lies , so MSK<0> 'm not sure . " +62,62,62,62,62,62,62,62,1082,"A fallacy of relevance where someone rejects or criticizes another person’s view on the basis of personal characteristics, background, physical appearance, or other features irrelevant to the",ad hominem,"A fallacy of relevance where someone rejects or criticizes another person ’s view on the basis of personal characteristics , background , physical appearance , or other features irrelevant to the " +63,63,63,63,63,63,63,63,2038,"Nature gives people diseases and sickness; therefore, it is morally wrong to interfere with nature and treat sick people with medicine.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> gives MSK<1> MSK<2> and MSK<2> ; therefore , it is morally wrong to interfere with MSK<0> and treat sick MSK<1> with medicine . " +64,64,64,64,64,64,64,64,2312,Having a television rating system is like being in prison. Both infringe on one's rights.,faulty generalization,Having a television rating system is like being in prison . Both infringe on one 's rights . +65,65,65,65,65,65,65,65,60,“There aren’t any good restaurants in Sydney; I tried two and they were both horrible.”,faulty generalization,MSK<1> There are n’t MSK<0> ; I tried two and MSK<0> were both horrible . MSK<1> +66,66,66,66,66,66,66,66,2404,"I hear the rain falling outside my window; therefore, the sun is not shining.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> hear the rain falling outside MSK<0> window ; therefore , the sun is not shining . " +67,67,67,67,67,67,67,67,669,"""I stay away from those gatherings because I don't want to be brainwashed.""",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> stay away from those gatherings because MSK<0> do n't want to be brainwashed . "" " +68,68,68,68,68,68,68,68,1557,"If Mom didn't turn off the air conditioner, then clearly she must be too hot.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> did n't turn off the air conditioner , then clearly MSK<0> must be too hot . " +69,69,69,69,69,69,69,69,1811,"Mike: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, why on earth would you have done that? +Ken: But what is morality exactly? +Mike: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. +Ken: But who creates this code?...",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : It is morally wrong to cheat on MSK<1> spouse , why on earth would MSK<1> have done that ? MSK<2> : But what is MSK<3> exactly ? MSK<0> : MSK<3> ’s a MSK<4> of conduct shared by cultures . MSK<2> : But who creates this MSK<4> ? ... " +70,70,70,70,70,70,70,70,1712,"Charlie: Illegal posting and sharing of songs online is crippling the music industry. +Bob: You couldn’t be more wrong; the music industry is doing just fine. I can’t believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my “friends.” No one wants a world where I can’t loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.",fallacy of extension,"Charlie : Illegal posting and MSK<3> of songs online is crippling MSK<0> . MSK<1> : MSK<1> could n’t be more wrong ; MSK<0> is doing just fine . MSK<2> ca n’t believe MSK<1> think the government should be allowed to regulate what MSK<2> MSK<3> with MSK<2> MSK<4> friends . MSK<4> No one wants a world where MSK<2> ca n’t loan a book to MSK<2> girlfriend , let MSK<2> roommate borrow MSK<2> iPod , or MSK<3> a funny meme with MSK<2> blog followers . " +71,71,71,71,71,71,71,71,233,"""We've got to stop them from banning poetry. Once they start banning one form of literature, they will never stop. Next thing you know, they will be burning all the books!"" Ammar demanded.",faulty generalization,""" We 've got to MSK<0> MSK<1> from MSK<2> poetry . Once MSK<1> start MSK<2> one form of literature , MSK<1> will never MSK<0> . Next thing you know , MSK<1> will be burning all the books ! "" Ammar demanded . " +72,72,72,72,72,72,72,72,2340,"Mayor: During my previous term as mayor my staff and I spent a great deal of time focusing on our city’s economy, and unemployment reached an all-time high as a result. So clearly you should support my re-election campaign if you are among those still looking for a job.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> : During MSK<1> previous term as MSK<0> MSK<1> staff and MSK<1> spent a great deal of MSK<2> focusing on our city ’s economy , and unemployment reached an all - MSK<2> high as a result . So clearly MSK<3> should support MSK<1> re-election campaign if MSK<3> are among those still looking for a job . " +73,73,73,73,73,73,73,73,1471,"Sometimes kids ride skateboards and fall off, breaking their arms or legs. Clearly, riding a skateboard is extremely dangerous. Don’t you think skateboards should be banned?",appeal to emotion,"Sometimes MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> and fall off , breaking MSK<0> arms or legs . Clearly , MSK<1> a MSK<2> is extremely dangerous . Do n’t you think MSK<2> should be banned ? " +74,74,74,74,74,74,74,74,803,Fortnite is the best game ever. Everyone is playing it!,ad populum,MSK<0> is the best game ever . Everyone is playing MSK<0> ! +75,75,75,75,75,75,75,75,373,"Several years ago, a group of 10 psychologists started a psychology training program. Each of those psychologists is efficient, effective, and highly-regarded. Their training program must be efficient, effective, and highly-regarded.",faulty generalization,"Several years ago , a group of MSK<0> started MSK<1> . coref2 MSK<0> is MSK<2> , MSK<3> , and MSK<4> - MSK<5> . MSK<1> must be MSK<2> , MSK<3> , and MSK<4> - MSK<5> . " +76,76,76,76,76,76,76,76,998,Don't listen to her advice about math. She doesn't even know how to tie her own shoes!,ad hominem,Do n't listen to MSK<0> advice about math . MSK<0> does n't even know how to tie MSK<0> own shoes ! +77,77,77,77,77,77,77,77,703,George Bush is a good communicator because he speaks effectively.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is a good communicator because MSK<0> speaks effectively . +78,78,78,78,78,78,78,78,1411,The Supreme Court has just flinched from its responsibility to stop the unjust jailing of two journalists―not charged with any wrongdoing―by a runaway prosecutor who will go to any lengths to use the government's contempt power to force them to betray their confidential sources.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> has just flinched from MSK<0> responsibility to stop the unjust jailing of two journalists MSK<1> not charged with any wrongdoing MSK<1> by a runaway prosecutor who will go to any lengths to use MSK<0> contempt power to force MSK<2> to betray MSK<2> confidential sources . +79,79,79,79,79,79,79,79,2263,You can either support our police or Black Lives Matter.,false dilemma,You can either support our police or Black Lives Matter . +80,80,80,80,80,80,80,80,1098,"An abusive attack against someone making the argument, instead of the argument itself, is called a/an",ad hominem,"An abusive attack against someone making the argument , coref0 , is called a / an " +81,81,81,81,81,81,81,81,1507,"Jon: Why should I bother exercising while my spouse is on vacation stuffing her face with food. +",appeal to emotion,Jon : Why should MSK<0> bother exercising while MSK<0> is on vacation stuffing coref1 face with food . +82,82,82,82,82,82,82,82,2229,"Speaker 1: I think the idea of a moral law requires the existence of a lawgiver (i.e. God). +Speaker 2: Of course you would say that. You’re a Christian. Why should we listen to you?",ad hominem,MSK<2> : I think the idea of a moral law requires the existence of a lawgiver ( i.e. God ) . MSK<2> : Of course MSK<1> would say that . MSK<1> ’re a Christian . Why should we listen to MSK<1> ? +83,83,83,83,83,83,83,83,945,The latest craze or fad; everyone has to have it.,ad populum,MSK<0> or fad ; everyone has to have MSK<0> . +84,84,84,84,84,84,84,84,1062,Ms. Baker assigned me a lot of homework because she’s a witch!,ad hominem,MSK<0> assigned me a lot of homework because MSK<0> ’s a witch ! +85,85,85,85,85,85,85,85,107,"""I don't know how to complete my geometry homework tonight; I probably can't pass the course since I can't do this one assignment.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> do n't know how to complete MSK<0> geometry homework tonight ; MSK<0> probably ca n't pass the course since MSK<0> ca n't do this one assignment . "" " +86,86,86,86,86,86,86,86,1852,"TOPIC: Should people let their cats go outside? +DEBATE: ""People should let their cats go outside. Going outside gives cats more exercise."" +""Speaking of exercise, have you ever played 'Just Dance'? What a great workout!""",fallacy of relevance,"TOPIC : Should MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> go MSK<2> ? DEBATE : "" coref2 should MSK<1> coref1 go MSK<2> . Going MSK<2> gives cats more MSK<3> . "" "" Speaking of MSK<3> , have you ever played ' Just Dance ' ? What a great MSK<3> ! "" " +87,87,87,87,87,87,87,87,186,Three congressional representatives have had affairs. Members of Congress are adulterers.,faulty generalization,Three MSK<0> representatives have had affairs . Members of MSK<0> are adulterers . +88,88,88,88,88,88,88,88,758,"""Because everybody thinks this way, it must be right.""",ad populum,""" Because everybody thinks this way , it must be right . "" " +89,89,89,89,89,89,89,89,1041,That answer you just gave cannot be right because you are always so rude.,ad hominem,That answer MSK<0> just gave can not be right because MSK<0> are always so rude . +90,90,90,90,90,90,90,90,761,I am voting for Smith for President because the rest of my family is voting for him.,ad populum,MSK<0> am MSK<1> for Smith for MSK<2> because the rest of MSK<0> family is MSK<1> for MSK<2> . +91,91,91,91,91,91,91,91,1226,"Jimmy Swaggart argued strongly against sexual immorality, yet while married, he has had several affairs with prostitutes; therefore, sexual immorality is acceptable.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> argued strongly against MSK<2> , yet while married , MSK<0> has had several affairs with prostitutes ; therefore , MSK<2> is acceptable . " +92,92,92,92,92,92,92,92,255,"If you break your diet and have one cookie tonight, you will just want to eat 10 cookies tomorrow, and before you know it, you will have gained back the 15 pounds you lost. This is an example of which logical fallacy?",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> break MSK<0> and have one cookie MSK<2> , MSK<0> will just want to eat MSK<1> MSK<2> , and before MSK<0> know coref2 , MSK<0> will have gained back the 15 pounds MSK<0> lost . MSK<1> is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +93,93,93,93,93,93,93,93,1437,"Power lines cause cancer. I met a little boy with cancer who lived just 20 miles from a power line who looked into my eyes and said, in his weak voice, “Please do whatever you can so that other kids won’t have to go through what I am going through.” I urge you to vote for this bill to tear down all power lines and replace them with monkeys on treadmills.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<1> cause MSK<2> . MSK<3> met a little boy with MSK<2> who lived just 20 miles from a MSK<1> who looked into MSK<3> eyes and said , in his weak voice , MSK<6> Please do whatever MSK<4> can so that other kids wo n’t have to go through what MSK<3> am going through . MSK<6> MSK<3> urge MSK<4> to vote for this bill to tear down MSK<5> and replace MSK<5> with monkeys on treadmills . " +94,94,94,94,94,94,94,94,304,"Don't ever gamble! Once you start, you won't be able to stop, and you'll end up bankrupt.",faulty generalization,"Do n't ever gamble ! Once MSK<0> start , MSK<0> wo n't be able to stop , and MSK<0> 'll end up bankrupt . " +95,95,95,95,95,95,95,95,2435,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other.,circular reasoning,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other . +96,96,96,96,96,96,96,96,1644,The writer or speaker intentionally misleads the audience by using a word with a double or ambiguous meaning.,equivocation,The writer or speaker intentionally misleads the audience by using a word with a double or ambiguous meaning . +97,97,97,97,97,97,97,97,750,"I lost my phone in the living room, so it will always be in the living room when it is lost.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> in the MSK<3> , so MSK<4> will always be in the MSK<3> when MSK<4> is MSK<1> . " +98,98,98,98,98,98,98,98,24,Everyone loves Post Malone and can name at least one of his songs! (This is an example of...),faulty generalization,MSK<0> loves Post Malone and can name at least one of MSK<0> songs ! ( MSK<0> is an example of ... ) +99,99,99,99,99,99,99,99,31,I can't understand why people are complaining that it's difficult to find a job in this job market. My daughter and I got jobs without any trouble.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> ca n't understand why people are complaining that it 's difficult to find a MSK<1> in this MSK<1> market . MSK<0> daughter and MSK<0> got MSK<1> without any trouble . +100,100,100,100,100,100,100,100,1199,This theory originally occurred to a scientist in the form of a dream; therefore it cannot be valid.,ad hominem,MSK<0> originally occurred to a scientist in the form of a dream ; therefore MSK<0> can not be valid . +101,101,101,101,101,101,101,101,621,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees, Ella Watson is the best-liked CEO in our company's history.",circular reasoning,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees , Ella Watson is the best - liked CEO in our company 's history . " +102,102,102,102,102,102,102,102,1737,"If you don’t like Lady Gaga, it’s because you hate women.",fallacy of extension,"If MSK<0> do n’t like MSK<1> Gaga , it ’s because MSK<0> hate MSK<1> . " +103,103,103,103,103,103,103,103,1946,"John: Can you please help me push my car to the side of the road until the tow truck comes? +Paul: Why push it to the side of the road? Why not just leave it? +John: It is slowing down traffic unnecessarily where it is. +Paul: Many things slow down traffic—do you feel you need to do something about all them? +John: No, but this was my fault. +Paul: Was it really? Were you the direct cause of your car breaking down? +John: Are you going to help me move this damn car or not?! +",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : Can MSK<1> please MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<4> MSK<5> to MSK<6> until the tow truck comes ? MSK<7> : Why MSK<4> MSK<5> to MSK<6> ? Why not just leave MSK<5> ? MSK<0> : MSK<5> is MSK<8> down MSK<9> unnecessarily where MSK<5> is . MSK<7> : Many things MSK<8> down MSK<9> — do MSK<1> feel MSK<1> need to do something about all them ? MSK<0> : No , but MSK<10> was MSK<3> fault . MSK<7> : Was MSK<10> really ? Were MSK<1> the direct cause of MSK<1> breaking down ? MSK<0> : Are MSK<1> going to MSK<2> MSK<3> move MSK<5> or not ?! " +104,104,104,104,104,104,104,104,562,Billy murdered all those people because I spanked him when he was a child.,false causality,MSK<0> murdered all those people because MSK<0> spanked MSK<0> when MSK<0> was a child . +105,105,105,105,105,105,105,105,963,"Mormonism is one of the fastest growing sects of Christianity today so that whole story about Joseph Smith getting the golden plates that, unfortunately, disappeared back into heaven, must be true!",ad populum,"Mormonism is one of the fastest growing sects of Christianity today so that whole story about Joseph Smith getting the golden plates that , unfortunately , disappeared back into heaven , must be true ! " +106,106,106,106,106,106,106,106,679,"Sandra tells her mom, ""I deserve to have a later curfew, so you should let me stay out until 10pm!""",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> tells MSK<0> mom , "" MSK<0> deserve to have a later curfew , so MSK<0> should let MSK<0> stay out until 10 pm ! "" " +107,107,107,107,107,107,107,107,1959,"""Stephen Hawking in the smartest scientist on the planet, so if he says global warming is real, it must be true!""",fallacy of credibility,""" Stephen Hawking in the smartest scientist on the planet , so if he says MSK<0> is real , MSK<0> must be true ! "" " +108,108,108,108,108,108,108,108,850,The Royals are promoting their team for the next season by telling people to come join the team because everyone else has.,ad populum,MSK<0> are promoting MSK<0> for the next season by telling people to come join coref1 because everyone else has . +109,109,109,109,109,109,109,109,1330,He sometimes behaves violently when I am around him. I don't know what it is that I am doing to make him become so violent.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> sometimes behaves violently when MSK<1> am around MSK<0> . MSK<1> do n't know what it is that MSK<1> am doing to make MSK<0> become so violent . +110,110,110,110,110,110,110,110,148,"While doing research for her debate topic on school uniforms, Sara discovered that a local elementary school survey indicated that 72% of its 1st graders wanted uniforms. She used this as evidence to support that all high schools should wear school uniforms. +What fallacy did Sara use here?",faulty generalization,"While doing research for MSK<0> debate topic on MSK<1> MSK<2> , MSK<0> discovered that MSK<3> indicated that 72 % of MSK<3> 1st graders wanted MSK<2> . MSK<0> MSK<4> this as evidence to support that all high MSK<1> should wear MSK<1> MSK<2> . What fallacy did MSK<0> MSK<4> here ? " +111,111,111,111,111,111,111,111,470,Incorrectly thinking that one thing leads to another,false causality,Incorrectly thinking that one thing leads to another +112,112,112,112,112,112,112,112,437,"The economy continues to grow as the number of “likes” on my Instagram account continue to increase. Clearly, the two are linked.",false causality,"The economy MSK<0> to grow as the number of “ likes ” on my Instagram account MSK<0> to increase . Clearly , the two are linked . " +113,113,113,113,113,113,113,113,344,"If you accept that the story of Adam and Eve was figurative, then you will do the same for most of the Old Testament stories of similar literary styles. Once you are there, the New Testament and the story of Jesus does not make sense, which will lead you to believe that the resurrection of Jesus was a “spiritual” one. Once you accept that, you won’t be a Christian anymore; you will be a dirty atheist, then you will have no morals and start having sex with animals of a barnyard nature. So you better take the story of Adam and Eve literally, before the phrase, “that chicken looks delicious”, takes on a whole new meaning.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<3> was figurative , then MSK<0> will do the same for most of the Old MSK<4> MSK<5> of similar literary styles . Once MSK<0> are there , the MSK<6> MSK<4> and the MSK<5> of MSK<7> does not make sense , which will lead MSK<0> to believe that the resurrection of MSK<7> was a MSK<8> spiritual MSK<8> one . Once MSK<0> MSK<1> that , MSK<0> wo n’t be a Christian anymore ; MSK<0> will be a dirty atheist , then MSK<0> will have no morals and start having sex with animals of a barnyard nature . So MSK<0> better take MSK<3> literally , before the phrase , MSK<8> that chicken looks delicious MSK<8> , takes on a whole MSK<6> meaning . " +114,114,114,114,114,114,114,114,721,Affirmative Action can never be fair or just. You cannot remedy one injustice by committing another.,circular reasoning,Affirmative Action can never be fair or just . You can not remedy one injustice by committing another . +115,115,115,115,115,115,115,115,861,All my friends are doing a low carb diet. That must be the only way to lose weight so I will do it too.,ad populum,All MSK<0> friends are doing MSK<1> . That must be the only way to lose weight so MSK<0> will do MSK<1> too . +116,116,116,116,116,116,116,116,607,Canada is the best country to live in because it's better than the other countries!,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the best MSK<1> to live in because MSK<0> 's better than the other MSK<1> ! +117,117,117,117,117,117,117,117,1018,A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgment because he's never been a mother.,ad hominem,A MSK<0> who tells MSK<1> that she does n't trust MSK<1> judgment because MSK<1> 's never been a MSK<0> . +118,118,118,118,118,118,118,118,1736,"""Florida is the most important state because it has sun and beaches.""",fallacy of extension,""" MSK<0> is the most important state because MSK<0> has sun and beaches . "" " +119,119,119,119,119,119,119,119,2092,"Bertrand declares that a teapot is, at this very moment, in orbit around the Sun between the Earth and Mars, and that because no one can prove him wrong, his claim is therefore a valid one.",intentional,"MSK<0> declares that a teapot is , at MSK<0> MSK<0> MSK<0> . " +120,120,120,120,120,120,120,120,64,People who wear glasses are smarter.,faulty generalization,People who wear glasses are smarter . +121,121,121,121,121,121,121,121,2208,"""In its origins [AIDS] was entirely a disease of sodomites... That the first case was diagnosed a little over a decade after the so-called ""Gay Rights"" and ""Gay Pride"" movement gained momentum and force can hardly be coincidental."" - Harry Jaffa, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College",false causality,""" In MSK<0> origins [ AIDS ] was entirely a disease of sodomites ... That MSK<0> was diagnosed a little over a decade after the so - called "" MSK<1> Rights "" and "" MSK<1> Pride "" movement gained momentum and force can hardly be coincidental . "" - Harry Jaffa , Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College " +122,122,122,122,122,122,122,122,643,Order is necessary to justice because justice can only be achieved by a program of social and legal order.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is necessary to MSK<1> because MSK<1> can only be achieved by a program of social and legal MSK<0> . +123,123,123,123,123,123,123,123,838,Everyone wants the iPhone 11 because it's the best phone on the market!,ad populum,Everyone wants MSK<0> because MSK<0> 's the best phone on the market ! +124,124,124,124,124,124,124,124,1035,A parent who says that the teacher doesn't know how to teach because she graduated from a community college.,ad hominem,A parent who says that MSK<0> does n't know how to teach because MSK<0> graduated from a community college . +125,125,125,125,125,125,125,125,2243,"Either God created the world or evolution happened. +Evolution happened. +Therefore, God did not create the world.",fallacy of logic,"Either MSK<0> MSK<2> or MSK<4> . MSK<4> . Therefore , MSK<0> did not MSK<2> . " +126,126,126,126,126,126,126,126,1725,"After Will said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Will hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenseless by cutting military spending.",fallacy of extension,"After MSK<0> said that MSK<1> should put more money into health and education , MSK<2> responded by saying that MSK<2> was surprised that MSK<0> hates MSK<1> so much that MSK<2> wants to leave coref3 defenseless by cutting military spending . " +127,127,127,127,127,127,127,127,2165,Did your misleading claims result in you getting promoted?,intentional,Did MSK<0> misleading claims result in MSK<0> getting promoted ? +128,128,128,128,128,128,128,128,613,"America is the best place to live, because it's better than any other country. (This is a good example of...)",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is the best place to live , because MSK<0> 's better than any other country . ( MSK<0> is a good example of ... ) " +129,129,129,129,129,129,129,129,1343,"Ivan: You cannot borrow my car because it turns back into a pumpkin at midnight. +Sidney: If you really think that, you’re an idiot. +Ivan: That is an ad hominem; therefore, I can’t be an idiot. +Sidney: I beg to differ.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> can not borrow MSK<2> because coref2 turns back into a pumpkin at midnight . MSK<3> : If MSK<1> really think that , MSK<1> ’re an MSK<4> . MSK<0> : That is an ad hominem ; therefore , MSK<2> ca n’t be an MSK<4> . MSK<3> : MSK<2> beg to differ . " +130,130,130,130,130,130,130,130,1283,Allowing people to possess guns is like giving a bomb to a bunch of kids.,fallacy of logic,Allowing people to possess guns is like giving a bomb to a bunch of kids . +131,131,131,131,131,131,131,131,369,A person hanging out in a bar will be an alcoholic,faulty generalization,A person hanging out in a bar will be an alcoholic +132,132,132,132,132,132,132,132,406,Joan is scratched by a cat while visiting her friend. Two days later she comes down with a fever. Joan concludes that the cat's scratch must be the cause of her illness.,false causality,MSK<0> is MSK<1> by MSK<2> while visiting MSK<0> friend . Two days later MSK<0> comes down with a fever . MSK<0> concludes that MSK<2> MSK<1> must be the cause of MSK<0> illness . +133,133,133,133,133,133,133,133,1112,The political commercials described the mayor as a “monster” who “hated babies” but they never discussed his plans for the city.,ad hominem,MSK<0> described the mayor as a MSK<1> monster MSK<1> who MSK<1> hated babies MSK<1> but MSK<0> never discussed his plans for MSK<0> . +134,134,134,134,134,134,134,134,348,"If you accept that the story of Adam and Eve was figurative, then you will do the same for most of the Old Testament stories of similar literary styles. Once you are there, the New Testament and the story of Jesus does not make sense, which will lead you to believe that the resurrection of Jesus was a “spiritual” one. Once you accept that, you won’t be a Christian anymore; you will be a dirty atheist, then you will have no morals and start having sex with animals of a barnyard nature. So you better take the story of Adam and Eve literally, before the phrase, “that chicken looks delicious”, takes on a whole new meaning.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<3> was figurative , then MSK<0> will do the same for most of the Old MSK<4> MSK<5> of similar literary styles . Once MSK<0> are there , the MSK<6> MSK<4> and the MSK<5> of MSK<7> does not make sense , which will lead MSK<0> to believe that the resurrection of MSK<7> was a MSK<8> spiritual MSK<8> one . Once MSK<0> MSK<1> that , MSK<0> wo n’t be a Christian anymore ; MSK<0> will be a dirty atheist , then MSK<0> will have no morals and start having sex with animals of a barnyard nature . So MSK<0> better take MSK<3> literally , before the phrase , MSK<8> that chicken looks delicious MSK<8> , takes on a whole MSK<6> meaning . " +135,135,135,135,135,135,135,135,1152,Of course Lou would want to go biking on field trip day - biking is the only thing he ever does! He shouldn't be allowed to choose an activity.,ad hominem,Of course MSK<0> would want to go MSK<1> on field trip day - MSK<1> is the only thing MSK<0> ever does ! MSK<0> should n't be allowed to choose an activity . +136,136,136,136,136,136,136,136,1551,Force people to choose between two extreme choices intentionally ignoring the whole spectrum of other possibilities.,false dilemma,Force people to MSK<0> between two extreme MSK<0> intentionally ignoring the whole spectrum of other possibilities . +137,137,137,137,137,137,137,137,1349,"All lions are animals. +All cats are animals. +Therefore, all lions are cats.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are MSK<1> . All MSK<2> are MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> are MSK<2> . " +138,138,138,138,138,138,138,138,2200,My neighbor’s child was kidnapped while playing alone in her yard. My city must be a dangerous place for children.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> neighbor ’s MSK<1> was kidnapped while playing alone in her yard . MSK<0> city must be a dangerous place for MSK<1> . +139,139,139,139,139,139,139,139,788,"All the popular guys at school are dyeing their hair purple, so you should, too!",ad populum,"MSK<0> are dyeing MSK<0> hair purple , so you should , too ! " +140,140,140,140,140,140,140,140,577,Suggesting that John F. Kennedy won the presidency over Richard Nixon exclusively because of the debate on TV,false causality,Suggesting that John F. Kennedy won the presidency over Richard Nixon exclusively because of the debate on TV +141,141,141,141,141,141,141,141,29,“The two courses I took at Harvard were not very interesting. I don't think it is a good university.”,faulty generalization,MSK<2> The two courses MSK<0> took at MSK<1> were not very interesting . MSK<0> do n't think MSK<1> is a good university . MSK<2> +142,142,142,142,142,142,142,142,1961,"Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, it's true.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> , says that evolution is MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> 's MSK<1> . " +143,143,143,143,143,143,143,143,143,"If I went to the mall a polled 3 people, those opinions would not represent the opinions of the city population.",faulty generalization,"If I went to the mall a polled 3 people , those MSK<0> would not represent the MSK<0> of the city population . " +144,144,144,144,144,144,144,144,307,"If you forget to floss, you will get cavities, and if you get cavities, you will lose all your teeth by the time you're 30.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> forget to floss , MSK<0> will get MSK<1> , and if MSK<0> get MSK<1> , MSK<0> will lose all MSK<0> teeth by the time MSK<0> 're 30 . " +145,145,145,145,145,145,145,145,87,"""Some tall people recently vandalized the park, tall people are irresponsible.""",faulty generalization,""" Some MSK<1> recently vandalized the park , MSK<1> are irresponsible . "" " +146,146,146,146,146,146,146,146,1288,"the analogy 'animal Auschwitz,' which compares the treatment of animals to the treatment of Jews, gays and other groups during the Nazi era.",fallacy of logic,"the analogy ' MSK<0> Auschwitz , ' which compares the MSK<1> of MSK<0> to the MSK<1> of Jews , gays and other groups during the Nazi era . " +147,147,147,147,147,147,147,148,220,"My mother has always told me not to drink milk after eating fish because she knows a friend whose skin got patched after drinking milk and eating fish together. Besides, many other people have told me the same thing so it must be true.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> has always MSK<2> not to MSK<4> after MSK<6> because MSK<0> knows a friend whose skin got patched after MSK<4> and MSK<6> together . Besides , many other people have MSK<2> the same thing so it must be true . " +148,148,148,148,148,148,148,149,518,Every severe recession follows a Republican Presidency; therefore Republicans are the cause of recessions.,false causality,Every severe MSK<0> follows a MSK<1> Presidency ; therefore MSK<1> are the cause of MSK<0> . +149,149,149,149,149,149,149,150,2117,"""Good source of Vitamin D""...*doesn't mention the terrible amounts of sugar.",intentional,""" Good source of Vitamin D "" ... * does n't mention the terrible amounts of sugar . " +150,150,150,150,150,150,150,151,1161,"harmful atheists favor cloning, so cloning is wrong",ad hominem,"harmful atheists favor MSK<0> , so MSK<0> is wrong " +151,151,151,151,151,151,151,152,213,"Based on a survey of 1000 American homeowners, 99% of those surveyed have two or more automobiles worth on average $100,000 each. Therefore, Americans are very wealthy.",faulty generalization,"Based on a MSK<0> of MSK<1> MSK<2> homeowners , 99 % of those MSK<0> have two or more automobiles worth on average $ MSK<1> each . Therefore , MSK<2> are very wealthy . " +152,152,152,152,152,152,152,153,1695,"Ted: Biological evolution is both a theory and a fact. + +Edwin: That is ridiculous! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that we evolved from pond scum!",fallacy of extension,Ted : Biological MSK<0> is both a theory and a fact . Edwin : That is ridiculous ! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that we MSK<0> from pond scum ! +153,153,153,153,153,153,153,154,1568,"“Eat great food at our restaurant, or eat sad, boring meals at home.”",false dilemma,"MSK<1> MSK<0> great food at our restaurant , or MSK<0> sad , boring meals at home . MSK<1> " +154,154,154,154,154,154,154,155,2375,"My roommate wants to talk about cleaning out the garage, so I asked her what she wants to do with our patio furniture. Now she's shopping for new patio furniture and not asking me about the garage.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> roommate MSK<1> to talk about cleaning out MSK<2> , so MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<4> what MSK<4> MSK<1> to do with our MSK<6> . Now MSK<4> 's shopping for new MSK<6> and not MSK<3> MSK<0> about MSK<2> . " +155,155,155,155,155,155,155,156,871,"""The majority of people are voting for John Doe, so he must be the best candidate.""",ad populum,""" MSK<0> are voting for John Doe , so MSK<0> must be the best candidate . "" " +156,156,156,156,156,156,156,157,2078,"""Your Honor, the defendant has been able to provide no strong evidence to prove his innocence; therefore, you must find him guilty.""",intentional,""" MSK<0> Honor , MSK<1> has been able to provide no strong evidence to prove MSK<1> innocence ; therefore , MSK<0> must find MSK<1> guilty . "" " +157,157,157,157,157,157,157,158,335,gun registration would start us sliding into the unconstitutional morass of universal arms confiscation.,faulty generalization,gun registration would start us sliding into the unconstitutional morass of universal arms confiscation . +158,158,158,158,158,158,158,159,1347,"Poetry is a based on rhythm, and music is based on rhythm, so isn't poetry a kind of music?",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is a MSK<1> on MSK<2> , and MSK<3> is MSK<1> on MSK<2> , so is n't MSK<0> a kind of MSK<3> ? " +159,159,159,159,159,159,159,160,277,"If you don’t eat breakfast, you’ll slouch in your desk. If you slouch in your desk, you’ll hurt your back. If you hurt your back, you’ll never become President. What fallacy is being committed here?",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n’t eat breakfast , MSK<0> ’ll MSK<1> in MSK<0> . If MSK<0> MSK<1> in MSK<0> , MSK<0> ’ll MSK<2> MSK<0> . If MSK<0> MSK<2> MSK<0> , MSK<0> ’ll never become President . What fallacy is being committed here ? " +160,160,160,160,160,160,160,161,2246,"It is possible to fake the moon landing through special effects. Therefore, the moon landing was a fake using special effects.",fallacy of logic,"It is possible to MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<0> was a fake using special effects . " +161,161,161,161,161,161,161,162,367,"""She's definitely a feminist; she watched the Democratic National Convention"" IS an example of this fallacy.",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> 's definitely a feminist ; MSK<0> watched the Democratic National Convention "" IS an example of this fallacy . " +162,162,162,162,162,162,162,163,1588,"""The academic decathlon, Mr. Iglesias? That's a rich kid thing.""",false dilemma,""" The academic decathlon , Mr. Iglesias ? That 's a rich kid thing . "" " +163,163,163,163,163,163,163,164,795,This is an example of which fallacy?,ad populum,This is an example of which fallacy ? +164,164,164,164,164,164,164,165,1805,There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!,fallacy of relevance,There is MSK<0> regarding saving the environment . MSK<1> can not make this world an MSK<2> . What will happen if MSK<0> does become MSK<2> ? MSK<1> got bored there ! +165,165,165,165,165,165,165,166,235,"If you don't pass this quiz, you will get a low grade. This will affect your score in the gradebook, you will fail Eng II. You will not graduate Highschool. You will not get a good job.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't pass this quiz , MSK<0> will get a low grade . This will affect MSK<0> score in the gradebook , MSK<0> will fail Eng II . MSK<0> will not graduate Highschool . MSK<0> will not get a good job . " +166,166,166,166,166,166,166,167,1254,Santa has a red suit. My dad has a red suit. My dad must be Santa Claus! (This is an example of...),fallacy of logic,MSK<0> has a MSK<2> . MSK<3> has a MSK<2> . MSK<3> must be MSK<0> Claus ! ( coref1 is an example of ... ) +167,167,167,167,167,167,167,168,576,Attributing the cause of World War II to only Adolf Hitler's hatred of the Jews,false causality,Attributing the cause of World War II to only Adolf Hitler 's hatred of the Jews +168,168,168,168,168,168,168,169,1307,We should stop using hairspray because it is snowing in New York.,fallacy of logic,We should stop using MSK<0> because MSK<0> is snowing in New York . +169,169,169,169,169,169,169,170,2127,"Earl: Men don't cry +Jaquon: I cry all the time; it's healthy +Earl: Well, REAL men don't cry. +Jaquon: Earl, you should invest in some therapy. +Earl: Los hombres no lloran +Jaquon: lloro todo el tiempo; Es saludable +Earl: Bueno, los hombres REALES no lloran. +Jaquon: Earl, deberías invertir en terapia.",intentional,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> do n't MSK<2> MSK<3> : I MSK<2> all the time ; MSK<3> 's healthy MSK<0> : Well , REAL MSK<1> do n't MSK<2> . MSK<4> : MSK<0> , you should invest in some therapy . MSK<0> : MSK<6> no MSK<7> MSK<4> : MSK<7> todo el tiempo ; Es saludable MSK<0> : Bueno , MSK<6> REALES no MSK<7> . MSK<3> : MSK<0> , deberías invertir en terapia . " +170,170,170,170,170,170,170,171,550,"The report suggests that 'the rise in violent offending and the explosion in the sales of iPods and other portable media devices is more than coincidental,' and asks, rather provocatively, 'Is There an iCrime Wave?' The report notes that nationally, violent crime fell every year from 1993 to 2004, before rising in 2005 and 2006, just as 'America’s streets filled with millions of people visibly wearing, and being distracted by, expensive electronic gear.'",false causality,"MSK<0> suggests that ' the MSK<1> in MSK<2> offending and the explosion in the sales of iPods and other portable media devices is more than coincidental , ' and asks , rather provocatively , ' Is There an iCrime Wave ? ' MSK<0> notes that nationally , MSK<2> crime fell every year from 1993 to MSK<3> , before MSK<1> in MSK<3> and MSK<3> , just as ' America ’s streets filled with millions of people visibly wearing , and being distracted by , expensive electronic gear . ' " +171,171,171,171,171,171,171,172,2349,"If you don’t agree to sign the labor agreement, we’ll fire you.",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> do n’t agree to sign the labor agreement , we ’ll fire MSK<0> . " +172,172,172,172,172,172,172,173,1703,“My boss isn’t willing to increase the number of vacation days we get each year. That means she doesn’t care about our health. It’s wrong not to care about employees’ health. She should be replaced with someone who cares about the employees.”,fallacy of extension,MSK<5> My boss is n’t willing to increase the number of vacation days MSK<0> get each year . That means MSK<1> does n’t MSK<2> about MSK<0> MSK<3> . It ’s wrong not to MSK<2> about MSK<4> ’ MSK<3> . MSK<1> should be replaced with someone who MSK<2> about the MSK<4> . MSK<5> +173,173,173,173,173,173,173,174,1887,"Many people criticize Thomas Jefferson for being an owner of slaves. But Jefferson was one of our greatest presidents, and his Declaration of Independence is one of the most eloquent pleas for freedom and democracy ever written. Clearly these criticisms are unwarranted.",fallacy of relevance,"Many people MSK<1> MSK<0> for being an owner of slaves . But MSK<0> was one of our greatest presidents , and MSK<0> Declaration of Independence is one of the most eloquent pleas for freedom and democracy ever written . Clearly these MSK<1> are unwarranted . " +174,174,174,174,174,174,174,175,1731,"Interviewer: What do you think should be done about people who swear in public? +Man on the Street: I think it should be against the law. +Interviewer: Oh, I suppose you're against the right to free speech, then?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : What do MSK<1> MSK<2> should be done about people who swear in public ? Man on the Street : MSK<1> MSK<2> it should be against the law . MSK<0> : Oh , MSK<1> suppose MSK<1> 're against the right to free speech , then ? " +175,175,175,175,175,175,175,176,970,"Red had come up six times in a row on the roulette wheel, so Greg knew that it was close to certain that black would be next up. Suffering an economic form of natural selection with this thinking, he soon lost all of his savings.",ad populum,"MSK<0> had come up six times in a row on the roulette wheel , so MSK<1> knew that MSK<0> was close to certain that black would be next up . Suffering an economic form of natural selection with this thinking , MSK<1> soon lost all of MSK<1> savings . " +176,176,176,176,176,176,176,177,2198,"My grandmother smoked for 80 years and died at 100. Obviously, smoking isn’t harmful.",faulty generalization,"My grandmother MSK<0> for MSK<1> years and died at MSK<1> . Obviously , MSK<0> is n’t harmful . " +177,177,177,177,177,177,177,178,1242,"Steve: In Sweden, college is free for citizens. How come we can't do that here? +Ed: If you like Sweden so much, move there. The USA would be glad to be rid of your liberal ass! +",ad hominem,"Steve : In MSK<0> , college is free for citizens . How come we ca n't do that here ? Ed : If MSK<1> like MSK<0> so much , move there . The USA would be glad to be rid of MSK<1> liberal ass ! " +178,178,178,178,178,178,178,179,1093,"You've never visited another country, so who cares what you say about immigration reform!",ad hominem,"MSK<0> 've never visited another country , so who cares what MSK<0> say about immigration reform ! " +179,179,179,179,179,179,179,180,1534,"I'm raising funds to help cure XYZ disease. If you don't donate, then you're part of the problem.",false dilemma,"I 'm raising funds to help cure XYZ disease . If MSK<0> do n't donate , then MSK<0> 're part of the problem . " +180,180,180,180,180,180,180,181,1650,"""I see nobody on the road,"" said Alice. +""I only wish I had such eyes,"" the king remarked...""To be able to see Nobody! And at that distance, too! Why it's as much as I can do to see real people, by this light.""",equivocation,""" MSK<0> see nobody on the road , "" said Alice . "" MSK<0> only wish MSK<0> had such eyes , "" MSK<0> remarked ... "" To be able to see Nobody ! And at that distance , too ! Why it 's as much as MSK<0> can do to see real people , by this light . "" " +181,181,181,181,181,181,181,182,2286,"We haven’t found the ruins of Troy, so the city of Troy didn’t really exist.",intentional,"We have n’t found the ruins of MSK<0> , so the city of MSK<0> did n’t really exist . " +182,182,182,182,182,182,182,183,1899,"Mike: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, why on earth would you have done that? +Ken: But what is morality exactly? +Mike: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. +Ken: But who creates this code?... +",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : It is morally wrong to cheat on MSK<1> spouse , why on earth would MSK<1> have done that ? MSK<2> : But what is MSK<3> exactly ? MSK<0> : MSK<3> ’s a MSK<4> of conduct shared by cultures . MSK<2> : But who creates this MSK<4> ? ... " +183,183,183,183,183,183,183,184,1993,"""We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as actor, Chewbacca, have publicly stated their opposition to it.""",fallacy of credibility,""" We should abolish MSK<0> . MSK<1> , have publicly stated MSK<1> opposition to MSK<0> . "" " +184,184,184,184,184,184,184,185,2265,"According to the Supreme Court, we have a right to abortion. Therefore, it is right to have an abortion.",equivocation,"According to the Supreme Court , we have a MSK<0> to MSK<1> . Therefore , it is MSK<0> to have an MSK<1> . " +185,185,185,185,185,185,185,186,1065,The reason our company never makes any money is because we have a buffoon running it!,ad hominem,The reason MSK<0> never makes any money is because MSK<0> have a buffoon running coref1 ! +186,186,186,186,186,186,186,187,1290,"Not believing in the literal resurrection of Jesus because the Bible has errors and contradictions, is like denying that the Titanic sank because eye-witnesses did not agree if the ship broke in half before or after it sank.",fallacy of logic,"Not believing in the literal resurrection of Jesus because MSK<0> has errors and contradictions , is like denying that the Titanic MSK<1> because eye - witnesses did not agree if MSK<0> broke in half before or after MSK<0> MSK<1> . " +187,187,187,187,187,187,187,188,1627,"Look, you are going to have to make up your mind. Either, you decide that you can afford this stereo, or your decide that you are going to have to go without music for a while.",false dilemma,"Look , MSK<0> are going to have to make up MSK<0> mind . Either , MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<0> can afford this stereo , or MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<0> are going to have to go without music for a while . " +188,188,188,188,188,188,188,189,1854,"A student gets into trouble for not meeting the dress code at her school. When her teacher confronts her, she begins talking about how the dress code is a punishment for girls and boys are able to wear whatever they want.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> gets into trouble for not meeting MSK<1> at MSK<0> school . When MSK<0> teacher confronts MSK<0> , MSK<0> begins talking about how MSK<1> is a punishment for MSK<2> are able to wear whatever MSK<2> want . " +189,189,189,189,189,189,189,190,618,How do I know that Beth is the most intelligent person in our geometry class? I know because she's so smart.,circular reasoning,How do MSK<1> that MSK<2> is the most MSK<3> person in our geometry class ? MSK<1> because MSK<2> 's so MSK<3> . +190,190,190,190,190,190,190,191,1700,Mayor Kerr wants to create more bicycle lanes in Greenpoint. Why is he forcing us to give up our cars and bike everywhere?,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> wants to create more MSK<2> lanes in Greenpoint . Why is MSK<0> forcing MSK<1> to give up MSK<1> cars and MSK<2> everywhere ? +191,191,191,191,191,191,191,192,1137,Look at that face! Could anyone trust that to run the country?,ad hominem,Look at that face ! Could anyone trust that to run the country ? +192,192,192,192,192,192,192,193,2446,assumes that short-term deviations will correct themselves,false causality,assumes that short - term deviations will correct themselves +193,193,193,193,193,193,193,194,754,"""Everyone should like coffee: 95% of teachers do!""",ad populum,""" Everyone should like coffee : 95 % of teachers do ! "" " +194,194,194,194,194,194,194,195,1360,"All forest creatures live in the woods. +All leprechauns are forest creatures. +Therefore, some leprechauns live in the woods.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<1> MSK<2> in MSK<3> . All MSK<4> are MSK<1> . Therefore , some MSK<4> MSK<2> in MSK<3> . " +195,195,195,195,195,195,195,196,2135,"Ken: There has to be an objective morality because otherwise terms like “right” and “wrong” would be meaningless since they have no foundation for comparison. +Rob: The terms “right” and “wrong” are based on cultural norms, which do have a subjective foundation -- one that changes as the moral sphere of the culture changes. The term “heavy” does not have an objective standard, yet we have no problem using that term in a meaningful way. In fact, very few relational terms have any kind of objective foundation. +Ken: But without an objective morality, we would all be lost morally as a race. +Rob: Many would say that we are. +Ken: But how can you say that torturing children for fun is morally acceptable in any situation? +Rob: Personally, I wouldn’t, but you are implying that anything that is not objective must necessarily be seen in all possible ways. A feather may not be seen as “heavy” to anyone, but that doesn’t mean its “lightness” is still not relative to other objects. +Ken: But God is the standard of objective morality. Prove that wrong! +Rob: That I cannot do. +",intentional,"MSK<0> : There has to be an MSK<1> MSK<2> because otherwise MSK<3> would be meaningless since MSK<3> have no MSK<4> for comparison . MSK<5> : The MSK<6> MSK<7> right MSK<7> and MSK<7> MSK<8> MSK<7> are based on MSK<14> norms , which do have a subjective MSK<4> -- one that MSK<9> as the moral sphere of the MSK<14> MSK<9> . MSK<10> does not have an MSK<1> MSK<11> , yet MSK<12> have no problem using MSK<10> in a meaningful MSK<13> . In fact , very few relational MSK<6> have any kind of MSK<1> MSK<4> . MSK<0> : But without an MSK<1> MSK<2> , MSK<12> would all be lost MSK<2> as a race . MSK<5> : Many would say that MSK<12> are . MSK<0> : But how can MSK<0> say that torturing children for fun is MSK<2> acceptable in any situation ? MSK<5> : Personally , MSK<5> would n’t , but MSK<0> are implying that anything that is not MSK<1> must necessarily be seen in all possible MSK<13> . A feather may not be seen as MSK<7> heavy MSK<7> to anyone , but that does n’t mean its MSK<7> lightness MSK<7> is still not relative to other objects . MSK<0> : But God is the MSK<11> of MSK<1> MSK<2> . Prove that MSK<8> ! MSK<5> : That MSK<5> can not do . " +196,196,196,196,196,196,196,197,792,"This fallacy assumes something is true (or right, or good) because other people agree with it.",ad populum,"MSK<0> assumes something is true ( or right , or good ) because other people agree with MSK<0> . " +197,197,197,197,197,197,197,198,2201,"I know four poor families. They are lazy drug addicts. Therefore, all poor people are lazy drug addicts.",faulty generalization,"I know MSK<0> . MSK<0> are MSK<3> . Therefore , MSK<0> are MSK<3> . " +198,198,198,198,198,198,198,199,2175,How many times per day do you beat your wife?,intentional,How many times per day do MSK<0> beat MSK<0> wife ? +199,199,199,199,199,199,199,200,593,"Maury: Please put all my chips on red 21. +Dealer: Are you sure you want to do that? Red 21 just came up in the last spin. +Maury: I didn’t know that! Thank you! Put it on black 15 instead. I can’t believe I almost made that mistake!",false causality,MSK<0> : Please put all my chips on MSK<2> . Dealer : Are MSK<3> sure MSK<3> want to do MSK<4> ? MSK<2> just came up in the last spin . MSK<0> : MSK<0> did n’t know MSK<4> ! Thank MSK<3> ! Put it on black 15 instead . MSK<0> ca n’t believe MSK<0> almost made that mistake ! +200,200,200,200,200,200,200,201,1151,"Don't listen to Senator Bob's opinion. He is a crook, and a spiteful loony man.",ad hominem,"Do n't listen to MSK<0> opinion . MSK<0> is a crook , and a spiteful loony man . " +201,201,201,201,201,201,201,202,1428,"Which type of appeal is used in the following phrase from the Declaration of Independence: “He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people”?",appeal to emotion,"Which type of appeal is used in the following phrase from the Declaration of Independence : MSK<1> He has plundered MSK<0> seas , ravaged MSK<0> coasts , burned MSK<0> towns , and destroyed the lives of MSK<0> people MSK<1> ? " +202,202,202,202,202,202,202,203,596,"I knew I should have helped that old lady across the road. Because I didn’t, I have been having bad Karma all day.",false causality,"MSK<0> knew MSK<0> should have helped that old lady across the road . Because MSK<0> did n’t , MSK<0> have been having bad Karma all day . " +203,203,203,203,203,203,203,204,336,"An NSA whistle-blower, William Binney, said last week that the agency’s surveillance activities put us on 'a slippery slope toward a totalitarian state'",faulty generalization,"An NSA whistle - blower , William Binney , said last week that the agency ’s surveillance activities put us on ' a slippery slope toward a totalitarian state ' " +204,204,204,204,204,204,204,205,2295,People nowadays only vote with their emotions instead of their brains.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> nowadays only vote with MSK<0> emotions instead of MSK<0> brains . +205,205,205,205,205,205,205,206,798,"According to the university brochure, the majors with the most students are Economics and Computer Science. Therefore, you should declare one of these majors if you want to have a successful career.",ad populum,"According to the university brochure , MSK<0> are Economics and Computer Science . Therefore , MSK<1> should declare one of MSK<0> if MSK<1> want to have a successful career . " +206,206,206,206,206,206,206,207,640,Why should we put people on trial when we know they are guilty?,circular reasoning,Why should MSK<0> put MSK<1> on trial when MSK<0> know MSK<1> are guilty ? +207,207,207,207,207,207,207,208,218,"It’s getting late, and we still have to decide on the school budget. What do you say we just leave it as is and we can call it a night?",faulty generalization,"It ’s getting late , and MSK<0> still have to decide on the school budget . What do you say MSK<0> just leave MSK<1> as is and MSK<0> can call MSK<1> a night ? " +208,208,208,208,208,208,208,210,957,We now produce the best program in existence; four thousand businesses subscribe to our program.,ad populum,MSK<0> now produce the best MSK<1> in existence ; four thousand businesses subscribe to MSK<0> MSK<1> . +209,209,209,209,209,209,209,211,2241,"If I’m psychic, I will be able to see dead people. I see dead people, therefore I’m psychic.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> ’m MSK<1> , MSK<0> will be able to see MSK<3> . MSK<0> see MSK<3> , therefore MSK<0> ’m MSK<1> . " +210,210,210,210,210,210,210,212,1884,"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, look at the bloody clothes, the murder weapon. Imagine the helpless screams of the victim. Such a crime deserves no verdict except guilty, guilty!",fallacy of relevance,"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury , look at the bloody clothes , the murder weapon . Imagine the helpless screams of the victim . Such a crime deserves no verdict except MSK<0> , MSK<0> ! " +211,211,211,211,211,211,211,213,1685,"If you told a person, ""I think we should all stay inside to bend the curve of COVID-19"" and they replied, ""so I guess you want people to lose their jobs then,"" what logical fallacy are they using?",fallacy of extension,"If MSK<0> told a person , "" MSK<0> think we should all stay inside to bend the curve of COVID - 19 "" and MSK<1> replied , "" so MSK<0> guess MSK<1> want people to lose MSK<1> jobs then , "" what logical fallacy are MSK<1> using ? " +212,212,212,212,212,212,212,214,1295,Running the government is like running a business. You can’t keep running into debt and expect to be successful.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> the government is like MSK<0> a business . You ca n’t keep MSK<0> into debt and expect to be successful . +213,213,213,213,213,213,213,215,2169,What did you use to wipe your fingerprints from the gun?,intentional,What did MSK<0> use to wipe MSK<0> fingerprints from the gun ? +214,214,214,214,214,214,214,216,2364,He said a lovely lady like me doesn't have to worry about his bear because this is a man-eating bear.,equivocation,MSK<0> said a lovely lady like MSK<0> does n't have to worry about MSK<0> MSK<1> because this is a man - eating MSK<1> . +215,215,215,215,215,215,215,217,1303,"If it’s brown, flush it down. +I flushed it down. +Therefore, it was brown.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> ’s MSK<1> , MSK<2> MSK<0> down . I MSK<2> MSK<0> down . Therefore , MSK<0> was MSK<1> . " +216,216,216,216,216,216,216,218,1609,"Unless you can close your eyes to abuse, write a check to save this puppy.",false dilemma,"Unless MSK<0> can close MSK<0> eyes to abuse , write a check to save this puppy . " +217,217,217,217,217,217,217,219,2173,Why must you always take such a stupid and uninformed approach to ethics?,intentional,Why must you always take such a stupid and uninformed approach to ethics ? +218,218,218,218,218,218,218,220,1050,"""He wouldn't make a good president because he looks like a sad muppet.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> would n't make a good president because MSK<0> looks like a sad muppet . "" " +219,219,219,219,219,219,219,221,79,"""I have one Japanese friend and it's true that all of them are numb.""",faulty generalization,""" I have MSK<0> and it 's true that all of MSK<0> are numb . "" " +220,220,220,220,220,220,220,222,502,"Lois and Jan did a ""snow dance"" one afternoon, and it snowed that night. They claimed to have brought the snow.",false causality,"MSK<0> did a "" MSK<1> dance "" one afternoon , and MSK<0> MSK<1> that night . MSK<0> claimed to have brought the MSK<1> . " +221,221,221,221,221,221,221,223,1174,"Of course, your minister says he believes in God. He would be unemployed otherwise.",ad hominem,"Of course , MSK<0> says MSK<0> believes in God . MSK<0> would be unemployed otherwise . " +222,222,222,222,222,222,222,224,1308,"Jack is a good athlete. Jack comes from Canada. Therefore, all Canadians are good athletes.""",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is a MSK<2> . MSK<0> comes from MSK<3> . Therefore , all MSK<3> are MSK<2> . "" " +223,223,223,223,223,223,223,225,1241,"Gertrude: I am tired of having to fill out these forms all day. Can't we find a more efficient system? +Cindy-Lou: If you're not happy with the way we do things, we can find someone who is! +",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> am tired of having to fill out these forms all day . Ca n't MSK<1> MSK<2> a more efficient system ? Cindy - Lou : If you 're not happy with the way MSK<1> do things , MSK<1> can MSK<2> someone who is ! " +224,224,224,224,224,224,224,226,2122,"If someone said, ""all kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but you don't love it so you must not be a real kid,"" what logical fallacy are they using?",intentional,"If someone said , "" MSK<0> MSK<2> , but MSK<3> do n't MSK<2> so MSK<3> must not be a real kid , "" what logical fallacy are MSK<0> using ? " +225,225,225,225,225,225,225,227,2003,We should move to the midwest because the Wall Street Journal says the cost of living is cheaper there.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> should move to the midwest because MSK<0> says the cost of living is cheaper there . +226,226,226,226,226,226,226,228,2354,Either we go to war or we appear weak.,false dilemma,Either MSK<0> go to war or MSK<0> appear weak . +227,227,227,227,227,227,227,229,242,"""If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment, then eventually the government will ban all cars; therefore, we should not ban Hummers.""",faulty generalization,""" If MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> because MSK<2> are bad for the environment , then eventually the government will MSK<1> all cars ; therefore , MSK<0> should not MSK<1> MSK<2> . "" " +228,228,228,228,228,228,228,230,1611,"Lisa is trying to raise money for her university's library. In her address to the board of trustees, she says, ""We must raise tuition to cover the cost of new books. Otherwise, the school library will close!"" +Of what fallacy is this an example?",false dilemma,"MSK<0> is trying to MSK<1> money for MSK<0> . In MSK<0> address to the board of trustees , MSK<0> says , "" We must MSK<1> tuition to cover the cost of new books . Otherwise , coref1 will close ! "" Of what fallacy is this an example ? " +229,229,229,229,229,229,229,231,2209,"“President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Jones is responsible for the rise in crime.”",false causality,"MSK<2> MSK<0> raised taxes , and then the rate of violent MSK<1> went up . MSK<0> is responsible for the rise in MSK<1> . MSK<2> " +230,230,230,230,230,230,230,232,2155,"""How am I to get in?"" asked Alice again, in a louder tone. +""Are you to get in at all?"" said the Footman, ""That's the first question, you know.""",intentional,""" How am I to get in ? "" asked MSK<0> again , in a louder tone . "" Are MSK<0> to get in at all ? "" said the Footman , "" That 's the first question , you know . "" " +231,231,231,231,231,231,231,233,1641,"Senator Jill: ""We'll have to cut education funding this year."" +Senator Bill: ""Why?"" +Senator Jill: ""Well, either we cut the social programs or we live with a huge deficit and we can't live with the deficit.""",false dilemma,"MSK<0> : "" MSK<1> 'll have to MSK<2> education funding this year . "" Senator Bill : "" Why ? "" MSK<0> : "" Well , either MSK<1> MSK<2> the social programs or MSK<1> MSK<3> with MSK<4> and MSK<1> ca n't MSK<3> with MSK<4> . "" " +232,232,232,232,232,232,232,234,841,"Television Advertisement: Rush to shop at Super-Mart this weekend, everyone is doing it!",ad populum,"Television Advertisement : Rush to shop at MSK<0> this weekend , everyone is doing MSK<0> ! " +233,233,233,233,233,233,233,235,811,Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.,ad populum,Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation . +234,234,234,234,234,234,234,236,512,"One day, Megan wore a Donald Duck t-shirt, and she got an ¨A¨ on her Chemistry test. Now she wears a Donald Duck t-shirt every day to Chemistry class. +Of what fallacy is this an example?",false causality,"One MSK<0> , MSK<1> MSK<4> , and MSK<1> got an MSK<5> A MSK<5> on MSK<1> MSK<6> test . Now MSK<1> MSK<4> every MSK<0> to MSK<6> class . Of what fallacy is this an example ? " +235,235,235,235,235,235,235,237,1690,"Parent: You need to clean out your backpack. +Child: You know I have ADD! Why can’t you just accept me as I am?",fallacy of extension,Parent : MSK<0> need to clean out MSK<0> backpack . Child : MSK<0> know MSK<1> have ADD ! Why ca n’t MSK<0> just accept MSK<1> as MSK<1> am ? +236,236,236,236,236,236,236,238,704,All hunting is inhumane and should be outlawed.,circular reasoning,All hunting is inhumane and should be outlawed . +237,237,237,237,237,237,237,239,106,"Jeff is preparing to create a commercial for a new energy drink. He visits a local high school and surveys students in an English class about their beverage preferences. The majority of the class says they prefer grape flavored drinks, so Jeff tells his superiors that grape is the flavor favored most by high school students. + +What error in reasoning has Jeff made?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is preparing to create a commercial for a new energy MSK<1> . MSK<0> visits MSK<2> in MSK<3> . The majority of MSK<3> says MSK<2> prefer MSK<4> MSK<5> MSK<1> , so MSK<0> tells MSK<0> superiors that MSK<4> is the MSK<5> favored most by high school students . What error in reasoning has MSK<0> made ? " +238,238,238,238,238,238,238,240,1284,"There were wonderful psychologists who passed away several decades ago. If they could be effective in what they did without reading any of the studies or other articles that have been published in the last several decades, there's no need for me to read any of those works in order to be effective.",fallacy of logic,"There were MSK<0> . If MSK<0> could be MSK<1> in what MSK<0> did without MSK<2> any of the studies or other articles that have been published in the last several decades , there 's no need for me to MSK<2> any of those works in order to be MSK<1> . " +239,239,239,239,239,239,239,241,2171,Where did you hide the marijuana you were smoking?,intentional,Where did MSK<0> hide the marijuana MSK<0> were smoking ? +240,240,240,240,240,240,240,242,1420,This technique using vague positive words that actually hold little meaning.,appeal to emotion,This technique using vague positive words that actually hold little meaning . +241,241,241,241,241,241,241,243,513,"“President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Therefore, I think Jones is responsible for the rise in crime.""",false causality,"“ MSK<0> raised taxes , and then the rate of violent MSK<1> went up . Therefore , MSK<0> think MSK<0> is responsible for the rise in MSK<1> . "" " +242,242,242,242,242,242,242,244,102,All writing teachers must be awesome because Ms. Lopez is.,faulty generalization,All writing teachers must be awesome because Ms. Lopez is . +243,243,243,243,243,243,243,245,564,"P1. Lead poisoning can contribute to violent behavior. +P2. Many inner city children have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. +C. Therefore, violent crime in the inner city can be solved by curing the lead problem.",false causality,"MSK<3> . MSK<0> poisoning can contribute to MSK<1> behavior . MSK<3> . MSK<2> have dangerous levels of MSK<0> in MSK<2> blood . C. Therefore , MSK<1> crime in the inner city can be solved by curing the MSK<0> problem . " +244,244,244,244,244,244,244,246,734,"What I do know is that if a dirty bomb goes off on Wall Street and the winds are blowing this way, then I and much of this part of Brooklyn are possibly toast. Is that worth possible violations of the rights of some psycho-violent street thug? To me it is.",circular reasoning,"What MSK<0> do know is that if a dirty bomb goes off on Wall MSK<1> and the winds are blowing this way , then MSK<0> and much of this part of Brooklyn are MSK<3> toast . Is MSK<2> worth MSK<3> violations of the rights of some psycho - violent MSK<1> thug ? To MSK<0> MSK<2> is . " +245,245,245,245,245,245,245,247,1309,"All men are mortal, and Socrates is a man, therefore Socrates likes dogs.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> are mortal , and MSK<1> is a MSK<0> , therefore MSK<1> likes dogs . " +246,246,246,246,246,246,246,248,2296,"Gas prices have been rising steadily these past few years. Thus, the cost of car ownership is higher than it was previously.",faulty generalization,"Gas prices have been rising steadily these past few years . Thus , MSK<0> is higher than MSK<0> was previously . " +247,247,247,247,247,247,247,249,1748,"You see someone walking their dog. The dog goes to the bathroom on a lawn but they don’t pick up after their dog. You ask them to clean up after their dog, but they say, “why do you hate dogs?” What fallacy have they committed?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> see MSK<1> walking MSK<1> . coref1 goes to the bathroom on a lawn but MSK<1> do n’t pick up after MSK<1> . MSK<0> ask MSK<1> to clean up after MSK<1> , but MSK<1> say , MSK<2> why do MSK<0> hate dogs ? MSK<2> What fallacy have MSK<1> committed ? " +248,248,248,248,248,248,248,250,267,"If you don't study, you'll fail your test. Then you will do poorly in the class and your GPA will fall. You won't get into a good college, so you'll never get a decent job and you'll end up homeless.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't study , MSK<0> 'll fail MSK<0> test . Then MSK<0> will do poorly in the class and MSK<0> GPA will fall . MSK<0> wo n't get into a good college , so MSK<0> 'll never get a decent job and MSK<0> 'll end up homeless . " +249,249,249,249,249,249,249,251,440,"The economy continues to grow as the number of likes on my Instagram account continue to increase. Clearly, the two are linked.",false causality,"The economy MSK<0> to grow as the number of likes on my Instagram account MSK<0> to increase . Clearly , the two are linked . " +250,250,250,250,250,250,250,252,1657,"When the judge asked the defendant why he hadn't paid his parking fines, he said that he shouldn't have to pay them because the sign said 'Fine for parking here' and so he naturally presumed that it would be fine to park there.",equivocation,"When MSK<0> asked the defendant why MSK<0> had n't MSK<2> , MSK<0> said that MSK<0> should n't have to MSK<2> because MSK<0> said ' MSK<3> for MSK<4> here ' and so MSK<0> naturally presumed that MSK<0> would be MSK<3> to MSK<4> there . " +251,251,251,251,251,251,251,253,1385,Television Advertisement: Get all of your stains out by using new and improved Ultra Suds and wash your blues away!,appeal to emotion,Television Advertisement : Get all of MSK<0> stains out by using new and improved Ultra Suds and wash MSK<0> blues away ! +252,252,252,252,252,252,252,254,1591,"""Either the city should provide recycling bins or throw out the Recycling Act"" is an example of:",false dilemma,""" Either the city should provide MSK<0> bins or throw out the MSK<0> Act "" is an example of : " +253,253,253,253,253,253,253,255,1430,"This is usually used in a company's slogan, using words that are very vague and nonspecific, but sound really nice. ex: ""Eat Fresh."" ""Expect More. Pay Less.""",appeal to emotion,"This is usually MSK<0> in a company 's slogan , MSK<0> words that are very vague and nonspecific , but sound really nice . ex : "" Eat Fresh . "" "" Expect More . Pay Less . "" " +254,254,254,254,254,254,254,256,2401,Either we pass this ordinance or there will be rioting in the streets.,false dilemma,Either we pass this ordinance or there will be rioting in the streets . +255,255,255,255,255,255,255,257,1932,"I want to sell my house for $400,000. A buyer wants it for $100,000, so I must sell it for $250,000.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> MSK<1> to MSK<2> MSK<0> for $ MSK<4> . A buyer MSK<1> MSK<3> for $ MSK<4> , so MSK<0> must MSK<2> MSK<3> for $ MSK<4> . " +256,256,256,256,256,256,256,258,831,"Officer, I was only driving as fast as everyone around me. You can't give me a ticket for doing what every other driver on the road was also doing.",ad populum,"Officer , MSK<0> was only driving as fast as everyone around MSK<0> . You ca n't give MSK<0> a ticket for doing what every other driver on the road was also doing . " +257,257,257,257,257,257,257,259,2393,The model is in close agreement with the data.,intentional,The model is in close agreement with the data . +258,258,258,258,258,258,258,260,396,"Pol Pot, the Cambodian Maoist revolutionary, was against religion, and he was a very bad man. Frankie is against religion; therefore, Frankie also must be a very bad man.",faulty generalization,"Pol Pot , the Cambodian Maoist revolutionary , was against MSK<0> , and he was MSK<1> . MSK<2> is against MSK<0> ; therefore , MSK<2> also must be MSK<1> . " +259,259,259,259,259,259,259,261,274,"Brad's mother asked him why he wasn't trying out for the school play. He responded: ''Because if Tom gets the male lead, which he always does, then I'll only be in the chorus, and it's not worth being in the play if I'm only going to be in the chorus.'' This is an example of which logical fallacy?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> asked MSK<1> why MSK<1> was n't trying out for MSK<2> . MSK<1> responded : MSK<3> Because if MSK<1> gets the male lead , which MSK<1> always does , then MSK<4> 'll only be in MSK<5> , and it 's not worth being in MSK<2> if MSK<4> 'm only going to be in MSK<5> . MSK<3> MSK<0> is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +260,260,260,260,260,260,260,262,205,"Exercise is good. Therefore everybody should exercise.' +""'I agree,' said Polly earnestly. 'I mean exercise is wonderful. I mean it builds the body and everything.'",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is good . Therefore everybody should MSK<0> . ' "" ' MSK<1> agree , ' said Polly earnestly . ' MSK<1> MSK<3> is wonderful . MSK<1> MSK<3> builds the body and everything . ' " +261,261,261,261,261,261,261,263,1697,Students only want cell phones so they can text their friends in class; it's about time students focused more on their studies and less on their social lives.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> only want cell phones so MSK<0> can text MSK<0> friends in class ; it 's about MSK<1> focused more on MSK<1> studies and less on MSK<1> social lives . +262,262,262,262,262,262,262,264,244,If we ban cell phones because they are bad for teenagers next the government will ban all iPods and eventually all video games as well.,faulty generalization,If we MSK<0> cell phones because they are bad for teenagers next the government will MSK<0> all iPods and eventually all video games as well . +263,263,263,263,263,263,263,265,1042,She should not be voted president because she's a liar and a thief.,ad hominem,MSK<0> should not be voted president because MSK<0> 's a liar and a thief . +264,264,264,264,264,264,264,266,2400,This legislation is sinful because it is the wrong thing to do.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is sinful because MSK<0> is the wrong thing to do . +265,265,265,265,265,265,265,267,874,"Verizon advertising the newest Samsung Galaxy phone, claiming that everyone else who has bought it loves the new product.",ad populum,"Verizon advertising MSK<0> , claiming that everyone else who has bought MSK<0> loves the new product . " +266,266,266,266,266,266,266,268,1560,"""Either you recycle or you don't care about human life.""",false dilemma,""" Either MSK<0> recycle or MSK<0> do n't care about human life . "" " +267,267,267,267,267,267,267,269,533,"Dan White ate a lot of Twinkies and then killed the Mayor of San Francisco. If I were a mayor, I’d ban Twinkies so no one would kill me.",false causality,"MSK<0> ate a lot of MSK<1> and then MSK<2> the MSK<3> of San Francisco . If MSK<0> were a MSK<3> , MSK<0> ’d ban MSK<1> so no one would MSK<2> MSK<0> . " +268,268,268,268,268,268,268,270,1918,"When an animal rights activist says, ""Keeping a dog as a pet is every bit as evil as human slavery. Pet owners are the KKK of the 21st century,"" they are committing what logical fallacy?",fallacy of relevance,"When an MSK<1> rights activist says , "" Keeping a MSK<1> as a MSK<1> is every bit as evil as human slavery . MSK<0> are the KKK of the 21st century , "" MSK<0> are committing what logical fallacy ? " +269,269,269,269,269,269,269,271,1523,"The museum's new gemstones and precious minerals exhibit needs more security guards. If you don't agree, then you must be planning to steal a piece of the exhibit",false dilemma,"The museum 's new MSK<2> and MSK<2> MSK<2> MSK<0> needs more security guards . If MSK<1> do n't agree , then MSK<1> must be planning to steal a piece of the MSK<0> " +270,270,270,270,270,270,270,272,2259,"""Every person is either my enemy or my friend. If are my enemy I should hate them. If they are my friend I should love them So I should either love them or hate them.""",false dilemma,""" Every person is either MSK<0> MSK<1> or MSK<0> MSK<2> . If are MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> should MSK<3> MSK<4> . If MSK<4> are MSK<0> MSK<2> MSK<0> should MSK<5> MSK<4> So MSK<0> should either MSK<5> MSK<4> or MSK<3> MSK<4> . "" " +271,271,271,271,271,271,271,273,986,“How can you argue your case for vegetarianism when you are enjoying your steak?”,ad hominem,MSK<1> How can MSK<0> argue MSK<0> case for vegetarianism when MSK<0> are enjoying MSK<0> steak ? MSK<1> +272,272,272,272,272,272,272,274,204,"Bill: ""You know, those feminists all hate men."" Joe: ""Really?"" Bill: ""Yeah. I was in my philosophy class the other day and that Rachel chick gave a presentation."" Joe: ""Which Rachel?"" Bill: ""You know her. She's the one that runs that feminist group over at the Women's Center. She said that men are all sexist pigs. I asked her why she believed this and she said that her last few boyfriends were real sexist pigs. "" Joe: ""That doesn't sound like a good reason to believe that all of us are pigs."" Bill: ""That was what I said."" Joe: ""What did she say?"" Bill: ""She said that she had seen enough of men to know we are all pigs. She obviously hates all men."" Joe: ""So you think all feminists are like her?"" Bill: ""Sure. They all hate men.""",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> MSK<1> , those MSK<2> all MSK<3> MSK<4> . "" MSK<5> : "" Really ? "" MSK<0> : "" Yeah . MSK<6> was in MSK<6> philosophy class the other day and that MSK<7> chick gave a presentation . "" MSK<5> : "" Which MSK<7> ? "" MSK<0> : "" You MSK<1> MSK<8> . MSK<8> 's the one that runs that MSK<2> group over at the Women 's Center . MSK<8> said that MSK<4> are all MSK<9> MSK<10> . I asked MSK<8> why MSK<8> MSK<11> this and MSK<8> said that MSK<8> last few boyfriends were real MSK<9> MSK<10> . "" MSK<5> : "" That does n't sound MSK<12> a good reason to MSK<11> that all of us are MSK<10> . "" MSK<0> : "" That was what I said . "" MSK<5> : "" What did MSK<8> say ? "" MSK<0> : "" MSK<8> said that MSK<8> had seen enough of MSK<4> to MSK<1> we are all MSK<10> . MSK<8> obviously MSK<3> all MSK<4> . "" MSK<5> : "" So MSK<8> think MSK<13> are MSK<12> MSK<8> ? "" MSK<0> : "" Sure . MSK<13> MSK<3> MSK<4> . "" " +273,273,273,273,273,273,273,275,862,", that makes it right/valid.",ad populum,", that makes it right / valid . " +274,274,274,274,274,274,274,276,1506,Aren't you tired of the political divisiveness in this country? Republicans know what they are talking about when it comes to immigration. Don't you agree?,appeal to emotion,Are n't MSK<0> tired of the political divisiveness in this country ? MSK<1> know what MSK<1> are talking about when it comes to immigration . Do n't MSK<0> agree ? +275,275,275,275,275,275,275,277,949,"a persuasive technique used in media messages that appeals to the ""everyone is doing it"" mentality",ad populum,"a persuasive technique used in media messages that appeals to the "" everyone is doing it "" mentality " +276,276,276,276,276,276,276,278,2075,"“No one has ever been able to prove definitively that extra-terrestrials exist, so they must not be real.”",intentional,"MSK<1> No one has ever been able to prove definitively that MSK<0> exist , so MSK<0> must not be real . MSK<1> " +277,277,277,277,277,277,277,279,1975,Skipping looking for a second opinion or evidence and just asking one doctor is what fallacy?,fallacy of credibility,Skipping looking for a second opinion or evidence and just asking one doctor is what fallacy ? +278,278,278,278,278,278,278,280,732,You would think that taxes should be lowered because you are a Republican [and therefore your argument about taxes should be rejected].,circular reasoning,MSK<0> would think that MSK<1> should be lowered because MSK<0> are a Republican [ and therefore MSK<0> argument about MSK<1> should be rejected ] . +279,279,279,279,279,279,279,281,1799,"Ted: Biological evolution is both a theory and a fact. + +Edwin: That is ridiculous! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that we evolved from pond scum! + +Ted: Actually, that is a gross misrepresentation of my assertion. I never claimed we evolved from pond scum. Unlike math and logic, science is based on empirical evidence and, therefore, a scientific fact is something that is confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional consent. The empirical evidence for the fact that biological evolution does occur falls into this category.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> is both a theory and a MSK<2> . Edwin : MSK<3> is ridiculous ! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that MSK<5> from MSK<7> ! MSK<0> : Actually , MSK<3> is a gross misrepresentation of MSK<8> assertion . MSK<8> never claimed MSK<5> from MSK<7> . Unlike math and logic , science is based on MSK<9> MSK<10> and , therefore , MSK<11> is something that is confirmed to such a degree that MSK<11> would be perverse to withhold provisional consent . The MSK<9> MSK<10> for the MSK<2> that MSK<1> does occur falls into this category . " +280,280,280,280,280,280,280,282,1578,You're with us or you're against us.,false dilemma,MSK<0> 're with MSK<1> or MSK<0> 're against MSK<1> . +281,281,281,281,281,281,281,283,2436,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other.,circular reasoning,Circular reasoning occurs when someone makes an argument in which both the premises and the conclusion have to rely on the truthfulness of the other . +282,282,282,282,282,282,282,284,2035,"I hold a doctorate in theology, have written 12 books, and personally met the Pope. Therefore, when I say that Jesus’ favorite snack was raisins dipped in wine, you should believe me.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> hold a doctorate in theology , have written 12 books , and personally met the Pope . Therefore , when MSK<0> say that Jesus ’ favorite snack was raisins dipped in wine , you should believe MSK<0> . " +283,283,283,283,283,283,283,285,1656,Wife: “I see Mr. Smith is cooking out on his new barbecue grill.” Husband: “So his wife finally got fed up with his unfaithfulness!”,equivocation,MSK<0> : MSK<1> I see MSK<2> is cooking out on MSK<2> new barbecue grill . MSK<1> MSK<0> : MSK<1> So MSK<2> MSK<0> finally got fed up with MSK<2> unfaithfulness ! MSK<1> +284,284,284,284,284,284,284,286,326,"Major in English in college, start reading poetry, and next thing you know, you will become an unemployed pot-smoking loser.",faulty generalization,"Major in English in college , start reading poetry , and next thing MSK<0> know , MSK<0> will become an unemployed pot - smoking loser . " +285,285,285,285,285,285,285,287,1525,Too much candy can cause cavities. You should avoid eating any candy unless you want cavities.,false dilemma,Too much MSK<0> can cause MSK<1> . MSK<2> should avoid eating any MSK<0> unless MSK<2> want MSK<1> . +286,286,286,286,286,286,286,288,2037," Homosexuality is / ought to be morally wrong (moral property) because it is not normal (natural property). +or +Homosexuality is not normal (natural property); therefore, it is / ought to be morally wrong (moral property).",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> is / MSK<1> to be MSK<3> ( MSK<4> MSK<5> ) because MSK<0> is not MSK<6> ( MSK<7> MSK<5> ) . or MSK<0> is not MSK<6> ( MSK<7> MSK<5> ) ; therefore , MSK<0> is / MSK<1> to be MSK<3> ( MSK<4> MSK<5> ) . " +287,287,287,287,287,287,287,289,833,", or a group of people think, in order to persuade one to think the same way.",ad populum,", or a group of people MSK<0> , in order to persuade one to MSK<0> the same way . " +288,288,288,288,288,288,288,290,612,The word of Zorbo the Great is flawless and perfect. We know this because it says so in The Great and Infallible Book of Zorbo’s Best and Most Truest Things that are Definitely True and Should Not Ever Be Questioned.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> MSK<1> is flawless and perfect . We know this because MSK<0> says so in The Great and Infallible Book of MSK<1> ’s Best and Most Truest Things that are Definitely True and Should Not Ever Be Questioned . +289,289,289,289,289,289,289,291,2164,Did the pollution you caused increase or decrease your profits?,intentional,Did the pollution MSK<0> caused increase or decrease MSK<0> profits ? +290,290,290,290,290,290,290,292,930,The newest brand jeans that everyone is wearing are called Blue Dogs. Blue Dogs are being worn by all young teens. Be sure to go out and buy your new jeans at your local mall.,ad populum,MSK<0> are called MSK<1> . MSK<1> are being worn by all young teens . Be sure to go out and buy MSK<0> at coref2 local mall . +291,291,291,291,291,291,291,293,2055,"I think scientists are wrong. There is no such thing as global warming. I just finished talking to my boss, and he thought the idea was ridiculous.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> MSK<1> scientists are wrong . There is no such thing as global warming . MSK<0> just finished talking to MSK<0> boss , and he MSK<1> the idea was ridiculous . " +292,292,292,292,292,292,292,294,2058,"""My brother's girlfriend's Mother's hairdresser said that COVID numbers are going down, so I'm not going to bother with my mask"" IS an example of this fallacy.",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> said that COVID numbers are going down , so MSK<0> 'm not going to bother with MSK<0> mask "" IS an example of coref1 . " +293,293,293,293,293,293,293,295,904,"""Everyone was driving over the speed limit, so I shouldn't have gotten a ticket for it!"" is an example of which logical fallacy?",ad populum,""" Everyone was driving over MSK<0> , so I should n't have gotten a ticket for MSK<0> ! "" is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +294,294,294,294,294,294,294,296,660,"I am athletic because I run, and I run because I'm athletic.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> am MSK<1> because MSK<0> MSK<2> , and MSK<0> MSK<2> because MSK<0> 'm MSK<1> . " +295,295,295,295,295,295,295,297,1548,"If it wasn't a missile, a bomb, or mechanical failure, then all that's left is a meteorite.",false dilemma,"If it was n't a missile , a bomb , or mechanical failure , then all that 's left is a meteorite . " +296,296,296,296,296,296,296,298,2148,Moving the goalposts or making up exceptions when a claim is shown to be false.,intentional,Moving the goalposts or making up exceptions when a claim is shown to be false . +297,297,297,297,297,297,297,299,2357,Either you are with me or you are against me.,false dilemma,Either MSK<0> are with MSK<1> or MSK<0> are against MSK<1> . +298,298,298,298,298,298,298,300,762,"McDonald's Hamburgers, over 99 billion served.",ad populum,"McDonald 's Hamburgers , over 99 billion served . " +299,299,299,299,299,299,299,301,872,"""Jose, join us because everybody will come to the party and only you will be left behind.""",ad populum,""" Jose , join us because everybody will come to the party and only you will be left behind . "" " +300,300,300,300,300,300,300,302,1750,Pamela is the class secretary. She says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can’t believe Pamela doesn’t support the annual school dance.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> is the MSK<1> secretary . MSK<0> says that MSK<0> thinks that the MSK<1> should do more service projects . MSK<2> says MSK<2> ca n’t believe MSK<0> does n’t support the annual school dance . +301,301,301,301,301,301,301,303,563,The reason Donald Trump got elected was because liberals took political correctness too far.,false causality,The reason Donald Trump got elected was because liberals took political correctness too far . +302,302,302,302,302,302,302,304,2365,His political party wants to spend your precious tax dollars on big government. But my political party is planning strategic federal investment in critical programs.,equivocation,MSK<0> wants to spend your precious tax dollars on big government . But MSK<0> is planning strategic federal investment in critical programs . +303,303,303,303,303,303,303,305,1935,It is the center of the spectrum of two extremes of deficiency and excessiveness.,fallacy of relevance,It is the center of the spectrum of two extremes of deficiency and excessiveness . +304,304,304,304,304,304,304,306,398,This clinic sure makes a lot of money. Each of the psychologists who work there must earn a large income.,faulty generalization,This clinic sure makes a lot of money . Each of the psychologists who work there must earn a large income . +305,305,305,305,305,305,305,307,1833,"“My wife wants to talk about cleaning out the garage, so I asked her what she wants to do with our patio furniture. Now she’s shopping for new patio furniture and not asking me about the garage.”",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<7> MSK<0> MSK<1> to talk about cleaning out MSK<2> , so MSK<3> MSK<4> MSK<0> what MSK<0> MSK<1> to do with our MSK<6> . Now MSK<0> ’s shopping for new MSK<6> and not MSK<4> MSK<3> about MSK<2> . MSK<7> " +306,306,306,306,306,306,306,308,1443,"Luke didn't want to eat his vegetables, but his father told him to think about the poor, starving children in a third world country who don't have anything to eat.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> did n't want to MSK<1> MSK<0> vegetables , but MSK<0> father told MSK<0> to think about the poor , starving children in a third world country who do n't have anything to MSK<1> . " +307,307,307,307,307,307,307,309,1355,"All Jim Carrey movies are hilarious. +No horror movies are Jim Carrey movies. +Therefore, no horror movies are hilarious.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> MSK<1> are MSK<2> . No MSK<3> MSK<1> are MSK<0> MSK<1> . Therefore , no MSK<3> MSK<1> are MSK<2> . " +308,308,308,308,308,308,308,310,2057,"Coke is not as healthy for you as Pepsi. Besides, Britney Spears drinks Pepsi, so it must be healthier than Coke.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> is not as healthy for you as MSK<1> . Besides , Britney Spears drinks MSK<1> , so MSK<1> must be healthier than MSK<0> . " +309,309,309,309,309,309,309,311,225,"If you break your diet and have one cookie tonight, you will just want to eat 10 cookies tomorrow, and before you know it, you will have gained back the 15 pounds you lost.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> break MSK<0> and have one MSK<2> , MSK<0> will just want to eat 10 MSK<2> , and before MSK<0> know coref1 , MSK<0> will have gained back the 15 pounds MSK<0> lost . " +310,310,310,310,310,310,310,312,1322,My fridge isn't working. I should probably finish that book I've been reading.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> fridge is n't working . MSK<0> should probably finish that book MSK<0> 've been reading . +311,311,311,311,311,311,311,313,278,"""We can't allow students to be paid for their grade because next thing you know they'll expect to be paid just for waking up in the morning.""",faulty generalization,""" We ca n't allow MSK<0> to be MSK<1> for MSK<0> grade because next thing you know MSK<0> 'll expect to be MSK<1> just for waking up in the morning . "" " +312,312,312,312,312,312,312,314,1875,"Your mom gets your phone bill, and you have gone over the limit. You begin talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> mom gets MSK<0> phone bill , and MSK<0> have gone over the limit . MSK<0> begin talking to her about how hard MSK<0> math class is and how well MSK<0> did on a test today . " +313,313,313,313,313,313,313,315,1277,"Doctors refer to medical books all the time when they are treating patients. In the same way, I should be allowed to use a textbook in my medical exam.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> refer to MSK<1> MSK<3> all the time when MSK<0> are treating patients . In the same way , MSK<2> should be allowed to use a MSK<3> in MSK<2> MSK<1> exam . " +314,314,314,314,314,314,314,316,806,"“This is how most schools evaluate their students, so it must be effective.”",ad populum,"MSK<2> MSK<0> is how MSK<1> evaluate MSK<1> students , so MSK<0> must be effective . MSK<2> " +315,315,315,315,315,315,315,317,131,Even though people say we are going to behave; we know they won't behave well.,faulty generalization,Even though MSK<0> say MSK<1> are going to MSK<2> ; MSK<1> know MSK<0> wo n't MSK<2> well . +316,316,316,316,316,316,316,318,1191,My teacher always brings up stuff about Women's Rights. She only cares about it because she is a woman. The stats she shows us are probably bias.,ad hominem,MSK<0> always brings up stuff about MSK<1> 's Rights . MSK<0> only cares about it because MSK<0> is a MSK<1> . The stats MSK<0> shows us are probably bias . +317,317,317,317,317,317,317,319,2343,You have to give me a passing grade. I spent 150 hours on that project and missed every party this quarter.,appeal to emotion,You have to give MSK<0> a passing grade . MSK<0> spent 150 hours on that project and missed every party this quarter . +318,318,318,318,318,318,318,320,2094,"You can’t prove your candidate will win, so I assume he won’t",intentional,"MSK<0> ca n’t prove MSK<0> will win , so I assume coref1 wo n’t " +319,319,319,319,319,319,319,321,414,People who eat yogurt have healthy guts. If I eat yogurt I will never get sick.,false causality,People who MSK<1> have healthy guts . If MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<2> will never get sick . +320,320,320,320,320,320,320,322,1943,"Trump asked Clinton about her “33,000“ deleted emails, but Clinton responds by correcting him rather than addressing the deleted emails: “Not — well, we turned over 35,000, so…”",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> asked MSK<1> about MSK<0> , but MSK<1> responds by correcting MSK<1> rather than addressing coref2 : MSK<2> Not — well , we turned over 35,000 , so … MSK<2> " +321,321,321,321,321,321,321,323,813,"In the court trial deliberations, Juror Seven says, ""There are still eleven of us who think he's guilty. You're alone."" His attempt to use numbers to persuade Eight is:",ad populum,"In the court trial deliberations , Juror Seven says , "" There are still eleven of us who think MSK<0> 's guilty . You 're alone . "" MSK<0> attempt to use numbers to persuade Eight is : " +322,322,322,322,322,322,322,324,1585,You either are for us or you are all against,false dilemma,MSK<0> either are for us or MSK<0> are all against +323,323,323,323,323,323,323,325,6,All women are bad drivers.,faulty generalization,All women are bad drivers . +324,324,324,324,324,324,324,326,1217,"My friend told me to quit singing in the car since I have a ""bad voice."" She sings in the car all of the time!",ad hominem,"MSK<0> told MSK<0> to quit MSK<2> in MSK<1> since MSK<0> have a "" bad voice . "" coref1 MSK<2> in MSK<1> all of the time ! " +325,325,325,325,325,325,325,327,1822,"In government, arguing for raising taxes - ""We need more revenue to support the programs that we have. Children are our future. Let's support children.""",fallacy of relevance,"In government , arguing for raising taxes - "" MSK<0> need more revenue to MSK<1> the programs that MSK<0> have . MSK<2> are MSK<0> future . Let MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> . "" " +326,326,326,326,326,326,326,328,1285,FDR was a mighty engine pulling country out of desert of Great Depression,fallacy of logic,FDR was a mighty engine pulling country out of desert of Great Depression +327,327,327,327,327,327,327,329,1740,"Person A: I think pollution from humans contributes to climate change. +Person B: So, you think humans are directly responsible for extreme weather, like hurricanes, and have caused the droughts in the southwestern U.S.?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> A : I MSK<1> pollution from MSK<2> contributes to MSK<3> change . MSK<0> B : So , you MSK<1> MSK<2> are directly responsible for extreme MSK<3> , like hurricanes , and have caused the droughts in the southwestern U.S. ? " +328,328,328,328,328,328,328,330,1671,"But professor, I got all these facts from a program I saw on TV once... I don’t remember the name of it though.",equivocation,"But professor , MSK<0> got all these facts from MSK<1> MSK<0> saw on TV once ... MSK<0> do n’t remember the name of MSK<1> though . " +329,329,329,329,329,329,329,331,2134,"Issue A has been raised, and adequately answered. +Issue B is then raised, and adequately answered. +..... +Issue Z is then raised, and adequately answered. +(despite all issues adequately answered, the opponent refuses to conceded or accept the argument.",intentional,"MSK<0> A has been MSK<1> , and MSK<3> . MSK<0> B is then MSK<1> , and MSK<3> . .... . MSK<0> Z is then MSK<1> , and MSK<3> . ( despite all MSK<0> MSK<3> , the opponent refuses to conceded or accept the argument . " +330,330,330,330,330,330,330,332,1686,"Student: You didn't teach us this; we never learned this. + +Teacher: So, what you're saying is that you just didn't study it after we went over it in class right? That you don't want to put in the work?",fallacy of extension,"Student : MSK<0> did n't MSK<3> MSK<1> this ; MSK<1> never learned MSK<2> . MSK<3> : So , what MSK<0> 're saying is that MSK<0> just did n't study MSK<2> after MSK<1> went over MSK<2> in class right ? That MSK<0> do n't want to put in the work ? " +331,331,331,331,331,331,331,333,73,Look at people like Michael Vick and OJ Simpson. Professional athletes really have no sense of morality.,faulty generalization,Look at people like Michael Vick and OJ Simpson . Professional athletes really have no sense of morality . +332,332,332,332,332,332,332,334,1350,"All ghosts are imaginary. +All unicorns are imaginary. +Therefore, all ghosts are unicorns.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are MSK<1> . All MSK<2> are MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> are MSK<2> . " +333,333,333,333,333,333,333,335,1080,"David is so wrong about Luna's work ethic. David is just an egotistical jerk with a God complex, what does he know?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is so wrong about Luna 's work ethic . MSK<0> is just an egotistical jerk with a God complex , what does MSK<0> know ? " +334,334,334,334,334,334,334,336,529,"Every sunrise, the rooster makes a sound. So it is the rooster which makes the sun rise.",false causality,"Every sunrise , MSK<0> makes a sound . So it is MSK<0> which makes the sun rise . " +335,335,335,335,335,335,335,337,337,"President Obama’s decision to arm Syrian rebels, however meagerly, has all but doomed us to an Iraq-style debacle",faulty generalization,"President Obama ’s decision to arm Syrian rebels , however meagerly , has all but doomed us to an Iraq - style debacle " +336,336,336,336,336,336,336,338,544,"My new sport psychology intervention works! I chose the player with the lowest batting average based on the last game from each of the teams in our amateur baseball league. Then I gave each of them my 5-minute intervention. And almost all of them improved their batting average in the next game!"" (Note: this example may also involve the statistical phenomenon of regression to the mean.",false causality,"MSK<0> works ! MSK<1> chose the player with MSK<2> based on the last MSK<3> from each of the teams in our amateur baseball league . Then MSK<1> gave each of MSK<4> MSK<0> . And almost all of MSK<4> improved MSK<2> in the next MSK<3> ! "" ( Note : MSK<0> may also involve the statistical phenomenon of regression to the mean . " +337,337,337,337,337,337,337,339,491,"Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the Earth's crust move. Earthquakes happen along ""fault lines"" in the earth’s crust. When the plates in the Earth suddenly shift, the Earth will begin to shift, shake or tremble. +What is the central idea?",false causality,"MSK<0> are caused when MSK<1> MSK<2> . MSK<0> happen along "" fault lines "" in MSK<2> crust . When MSK<1> MSK<2> suddenly MSK<3> , MSK<2> will begin to MSK<3> , shake or tremble . What is the central idea ? " +338,338,338,338,338,338,338,340,435,You oversleep and then fail a test; so you assume that oversleeping causes you to fail tests,false causality,MSK<0> MSK<3> and then MSK<1> a MSK<2> ; so MSK<0> assume that MSK<3> causes MSK<0> to MSK<1> MSK<2> +339,339,339,339,339,339,339,341,1759,"Person 1: I think pollution from humans contributes to climate change. + +Person 2: So, you think humans are directly responsible for extreme weather, like hurricanes, and have caused the droughts in the southwestern U.S.? If that’s the case, maybe we just need to go to the southwest and perform a “rain dance.”",fallacy of extension,"MSK<3> : I MSK<1> pollution from MSK<2> contributes to MSK<6> change . MSK<3> : So , you MSK<1> MSK<2> are directly responsible for extreme MSK<6> , like hurricanes , and have caused the droughts in the MSK<5> U.S. ? If that ’s the case , maybe we just need to go to the MSK<5> and perform a MSK<4> MSK<6> dance . MSK<4> " +340,340,340,340,340,340,340,342,810,"Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but most of the kids in his class are applying to larger colleges out of state. Marcus decides that he should also apply to those colleges.",ad populum,"MSK<0> wants to go to a small community college close to home , but most of the kids in MSK<0> class are MSK<1> to MSK<2> out of state . MSK<0> decides that MSK<0> should also MSK<1> to MSK<2> . " +341,341,341,341,341,341,341,343,755,"the phrase ""Ninety percent of all people surveyed said that McDonalds is better than Burger King so it must be true."" represents which fallacy?",ad populum,"the phrase "" Ninety percent of all people surveyed said that MSK<0> is better than Burger King so MSK<0> must be true . "" represents which fallacy ? " +342,342,342,342,342,342,342,344,767,Millions of people drink Diet Coke every year so it must be the best soft drink in the world.,ad populum,Millions of people MSK<0> MSK<1> every year so MSK<1> must be the best soft MSK<0> in the world . +343,343,343,343,343,343,343,345,418,"Pointing to a fancy chart, Roger shows how temperatures have been rising over the past few centuries, whilst at the same time the numbers of pirates have been decreasing; thus pirates cool the world and global warming is a hoax.",false causality,"Pointing to a fancy chart , Roger shows how temperatures have been rising over the past few centuries , whilst at the same time the numbers of MSK<0> have been decreasing ; thus MSK<0> cool the world and global warming is a hoax . " +344,344,344,344,344,344,344,346,1675,"""Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that.""",fallacy of extension,""" MSK<0> says that MSK<1> should not fund the attack submarine program . MSK<0> disagree entirely . MSK<0> ca n't understand why he wants to leave MSK<1> defenseless like that . "" " +345,345,345,345,345,345,345,347,1109,"This trick, which literally means ""to the guy,"" distorts a person's character subtly or blatantly, undermining their reputation regardless of how compelling their point is.",ad hominem,"This trick , which literally means "" to the guy , "" distorts MSK<0> character subtly or blatantly , undermining MSK<0> reputation regardless of how compelling MSK<0> point is . " +346,346,346,346,346,346,346,348,1553,"Dad, either you let me go to the party or you're a bad dad.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> , either MSK<1> let me go to the party or MSK<1> 're a bad MSK<0> . " +347,347,347,347,347,347,347,349,2219,"Most people believe in ghosts, so ghosts are real.",ad populum,"Most people believe in MSK<0> , so MSK<0> are real . " +348,348,348,348,348,348,348,350,1667,"If you are open to it, love will find you.",equivocation,"If MSK<0> are open to it , love will find MSK<0> . " +349,349,349,349,349,349,349,351,2376,"Education is important for the future of the American people and our country. So, you should choose to study at St. Cloud State University.",fallacy of relevance,"Education is important for the future of the American people and our country . So , you should choose to study at St. Cloud State University . " +350,350,350,350,350,350,350,352,1212,"Wilma: You cheated on your income tax. Don't you realize that's wrong? +Walter: Hey, wait a minute. You cheated on your income tax last year. Or have you forgotten about that?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> MSK<1> on MSK<2> . Do n't MSK<0> realize that 's wrong ? Walter : Hey , wait a minute . MSK<0> MSK<1> on MSK<2> last year . Or have MSK<0> forgotten about that ? " +351,351,351,351,351,351,351,353,1825,"When you are late getting home-past curfew-you distract your parents by talking to them about the weather-how cold it is, or how rainy it is.",fallacy of relevance,"When MSK<0> are late getting home - past curfew - MSK<0> distract MSK<0> by talking to coref1 about the weather - how cold MSK<1> is , or how rainy MSK<1> is . " +352,352,352,352,352,352,352,354,312,"If we control Covid-19 with measures that are too draconian, we could wind up with a government that regularly clamps down on its citizens, with bar codes on wrists and cameras in your houses that watch you all the time.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> control MSK<1> with measures that are too draconian , MSK<0> could wind up with a government that regularly clamps down on MSK<1> citizens , with bar codes on wrists and cameras in your houses that watch you all the time . " +353,353,353,353,353,353,353,355,1642,You are either with God or against him.,false dilemma,You are either with God or against him . +354,354,354,354,354,354,354,356,787,Everybody does it. You should too.,ad populum,Everybody does it . You should too . +355,355,355,355,355,355,355,357,2374,"You call your cell phone provider to complain about how poor your cell phone battery life is after the recent software update. The representative, instead of responding to your concern, praises the provider’s new unlimited text-messaging plans that are due to be released in the next month.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> call MSK<0> to complain about how poor MSK<0> cell phone battery life is after the recent software update . The representative , instead of responding to MSK<0> concern , praises coref1 new unlimited text - messaging plans that are due to be released in the next month . " +356,356,356,356,356,356,356,358,429,"“Yesterday, I walked under a ladder with an open umbrella indoors while spilling salt in front of a black cat. And I forgot to knock on wood with my lucky dice. That must be why I’m having such a bad day today. It’s bad luck.”",false causality,"MSK<3> MSK<4> , MSK<0> walked under a ladder with an open umbrella indoors while spilling salt in front of a black cat . And MSK<0> forgot to knock on wood with MSK<0> MSK<5> dice . MSK<1> must be why MSK<0> ’m having such a MSK<2> day MSK<4> . MSK<1> ’s MSK<2> MSK<5> . MSK<3> " +357,357,357,357,357,357,357,359,1464,a lifelong Republican who was against Obamacare until it saved his life.,appeal to emotion,a lifelong Republican who was against MSK<0> until it saved MSK<0> life . +358,358,358,358,358,358,358,360,1136,His opinions about sports mean nothing - he can barely tie his own shoes!,ad hominem,MSK<0> opinions about sports mean nothing - MSK<0> can barely tie MSK<0> own shoes ! +359,359,359,359,359,359,359,361,1658,I didn’t steal your pen—I borrowed it,equivocation,MSK<0> did n’t steal MSK<1> — MSK<0> borrowed MSK<1> +360,360,360,360,360,360,360,362,598,"America is the best place to live, because it's better than any other country.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is the best place to live , because MSK<0> 's better than any other country . " +361,361,361,361,361,361,361,363,728,"After years of ignoring God, people have a hard time realizing what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is bad.",circular reasoning,"After years of ignoring God , people have a hard time realizing what is right and what is wrong , what is good and what is bad . " +362,362,362,362,362,362,362,364,1155,What can our new math teacher know? Have you seen how fat she is?,ad hominem,What can our new math teacher know ? Have you seen how fat she is ? +363,363,363,363,363,363,363,365,1418,A persuasive technique meant to influence a person’s emotions.,appeal to emotion,A persuasive technique meant to influence a person ’s emotions . +364,364,364,364,364,364,364,366,2085,"Saying that the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim, but with someone else to disprove.",intentional,"Saying that the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim , but with someone else to disprove . " +365,365,365,365,365,365,365,367,2068,"There is no concrete proof that Duterte himself is corrupt; therefore, he is an honest politician.",intentional,"There is no concrete proof that MSK<0> is corrupt ; therefore , MSK<0> is an honest politician . " +366,366,366,366,366,366,366,368,2025,"We should offer movies on our company’s website. REPLY: No, we’ve built our company’s fortune by renting movies only through our stores.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> should offer MSK<1> on MSK<2> website . REPLY : No , MSK<0> ’ve built MSK<2> fortune by renting MSK<1> only through MSK<0> stores . " +367,367,367,367,367,367,367,369,1905,Why shouldn't I gossip about Laura Jane? You know she talks about us every chance she gets.,fallacy of relevance,Why should n't I gossip about MSK<0> ? You know MSK<0> talks about us every chance MSK<0> gets . +368,368,368,368,368,368,368,370,2106,"SuperCyberDate.con determined that Sally and Billy are a great match because they both like pizza, movies, junk food, Janet Jackson, and vote republican.",intentional,"SuperCyberDate.con determined that Sally and Billy are a great match because they both like pizza , movies , junk food , Janet Jackson , and vote republican . " +369,369,369,369,369,369,369,371,1670,"Willard: I just realized that I will probably never go bald! +Fanny: Why is that? +Willard: Well, if I lose just one hair, I will not be bald, correct? +Fanny: Of course. +Willard: If I lose two hairs? +Fanny: No. +Willard: Every time I lose a hair, the loss of that one hair will not make me bald; therefore, I will never go bald. +Fanny: Congratulations, you found the cure to baldness -- stupidity! +",equivocation,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> just realized that MSK<0> will probably never go MSK<1> ! MSK<2> : Why is that ? MSK<0> : Well , if MSK<0> MSK<3> just one MSK<4> , MSK<0> will not be MSK<1> , correct ? MSK<2> : Of course . MSK<0> : If MSK<0> MSK<3> two MSK<4> ? MSK<2> : No . MSK<0> : Every time MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<5> , the MSK<3> of MSK<5> will not make MSK<0> MSK<1> ; therefore , MSK<0> will never go MSK<1> . MSK<2> : Congratulations , you found the cure to MSK<1> -- stupidity ! " +370,370,370,370,370,370,370,372,896,"peer pressure, persuasion based on the the foundation that everybody’s doing it.",ad populum,"peer pressure , persuasion based on the the foundation that everybody ’s doing it . " +371,371,371,371,371,371,371,373,125,A few students are misbehaving...therefore the whole class is bad. What fallacy is this an example of?,faulty generalization,A few students are misbehaving ... therefore the whole class is bad . What fallacy is this an example of ? +372,372,372,372,372,372,372,374,256,"“If we let teenagers wear whatever they want to school, they will no longer respect the rules and academic performance will decline.”",faulty generalization,"MSK<1> If we let MSK<0> wear whatever MSK<0> want to school , MSK<0> will no longer respect the rules and academic performance will decline . MSK<1> " +373,373,373,373,373,373,373,375,1088,"TOPIC: Should people let their cats go outside? +DEBATE: ""People should let their cats go outside. Going outside gives cats more exercise."" +""What do you know? You've never even had a pet cat before!""",ad hominem,"TOPIC : Should MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> go MSK<2> ? DEBATE : "" coref2 should MSK<1> coref1 go MSK<2> . Going MSK<2> gives MSK<3> more exercise . "" "" What do MSK<4> know ? MSK<4> 've never even had a MSK<3> MSK<3> before ! "" " +374,374,374,374,374,374,374,376,112,"Which rhetorical fallacy is a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group?",faulty generalization,"Which rhetorical fallacy is a broad statement about people on the basis of gender , ethnicity , race , or political , social , professional , or religious group ? " +375,375,375,375,375,375,375,377,2300,"The anti-terrorist laws that monitor international currency transfers, phone calls, and emails are the first step to turning our fragile democracy into a new Nazi regime.",faulty generalization,"The anti-terrorist laws that monitor international currency transfers , phone calls , and emails are the first step to turning our fragile democracy into a new Nazi regime . " +376,376,376,376,376,376,376,378,1026,"Don't listen to her even though she's a doctor. She isn't a good person, so her opinion is invalid.",ad hominem,"Do n't listen to MSK<0> even though MSK<0> 's a doctor . MSK<0> is n't a good person , so MSK<0> opinion is invalid . " +377,377,377,377,377,377,377,379,2324,"Millions of people are Marxists, so Marxist economic and political theories are correct.",ad populum,"Millions of people are MSK<0> , so MSK<0> economic and political theories are correct . " +378,378,378,378,378,378,378,380,1024,"""You haven't held a steady job since 1992. Worse than that, we couldn't find a single employer who'd provide you with a good reference.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> have n't held a steady job since 1992 . Worse than that , we could n't find a single employer who 'd provide MSK<0> with a good reference . "" " +379,379,379,379,379,379,379,381,2391,"No one has ever been able to prove that extraterrestrials do not exist, so they must be real.",intentional,"No one has ever been able to prove that MSK<0> do not exist , so MSK<0> must be real . " +380,380,380,380,380,380,380,382,2170,Have you stopped cheating on exams?,intentional,Have you stopped cheating on exams ? +381,381,381,381,381,381,381,383,2059,"I'm not a doctor, but I play one on the hit series, ""Bimbos and Studmuffins in the OR."" You can take it from me that when you need a safe and effective pain killer, there is nothing better then MorphiPill 2000. That is my professional medical opinion.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> 'm not a MSK<2> , but MSK<0> play one on the hit series , "" Bimbos and Studmuffins in the OR . "" MSK<1> can take it from MSK<0> that when MSK<1> need a safe and effective pain killer , there is nothing better then MorphiPill 2000 . That is MSK<0> professional MSK<2> opinion . " +382,382,382,382,382,382,382,384,1955,"“We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as Imran Kader, have publicly stated their opposition to it.”",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<2> We should abolish MSK<0> . MSK<1> , have publicly stated MSK<1> opposition to MSK<0> . MSK<2> " +383,383,383,383,383,383,383,385,1769,"The goal of people who ask us to wear masks to pure compliance, to practice controlling a witless population. We are not sheep!",fallacy of extension,"The goal of people who ask MSK<0> to wear masks to pure compliance , to practice controlling a witless population . MSK<0> are not sheep ! " +384,384,384,384,384,384,384,386,980,"""Bernie Saunders wouldn't make a good president because he looks like a sad muppet.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> would n't make a good president because MSK<0> looks like a sad muppet . "" " +385,385,385,385,385,385,385,387,1452,"Saying that you support a specific candidate for class president, only because he has recently been diagnosed with cancer is an example of which fallacy?",appeal to emotion,"Saying that you support MSK<0> , only because MSK<0> has recently been diagnosed with cancer is an example of which fallacy ? " +386,386,386,386,386,386,386,388,784,"""How could you not believe in ghosts? Roughly two billon people believe in them, so don't you think you should reconsider your opinion?""",ad populum,""" How could MSK<0> not MSK<1> in ghosts ? Roughly MSK<2> MSK<1> in MSK<2> , so do n't MSK<0> think MSK<0> should reconsider MSK<0> opinion ? "" " +387,387,387,387,387,387,387,389,126,"Three kids in one class failed the Jane Eyre quiz, I guess,all the other classes will all fail it, too.",faulty generalization,"Three kids in one MSK<0> MSK<2> , I guess , all the other MSK<0> will all MSK<2> , too . " +388,388,388,388,388,388,388,390,1158,Dr. Bloom cannot be a competent marriage counselor because he is divorced.,ad hominem,MSK<0> can not be a competent marriage counselor because MSK<0> is divorced . +389,389,389,389,389,389,389,391,2388,"Everyone should be patient and wait for his or her turn in line. However, I need to go to the front because I am late for an appointment.",intentional,"MSK<0> should be patient and wait for his or MSK<0> turn in line . However , MSK<1> need to go to the front because MSK<1> am late for an appointment . " +390,390,390,390,390,390,390,392,2019,"Argues that ""we've always done it that way."" In other words, because something worked in the past, it is the correct thing to do.",fallacy of credibility,"Argues that "" we 've always done it that way . "" In other words , because MSK<0> worked in the past , MSK<0> is the correct thing to do . " +391,391,391,391,391,391,391,393,1829,"Mom: You used up all of the data on our phone plan this month! +Kid: I had a math test today that was really, really hard. Can you just forgive me this one time?",fallacy of relevance,"Mom : MSK<0> used up all of the data on our phone plan this month ! Kid : MSK<1> had a math test today that was really , really hard . Can MSK<0> just forgive MSK<1> this one time ? " +392,392,392,392,392,392,392,394,494,"Jason and his family are heading to Utah to spend a week skiing. Looking at the weather reports, he notices that it is supposed to be warmer, making for lousy ski conditions. Angrily, he calls the Weather Channel and demands that they change their forecast so he will have better weather for the trip.",false causality,"MSK<0> and MSK<0> family are heading to Utah to spend a week MSK<3> . Looking at the MSK<1> reports , MSK<0> notices that it is supposed to be warmer , making for lousy MSK<3> conditions . Angrily , MSK<0> calls the MSK<1> Channel and demands that MSK<2> change MSK<2> forecast so MSK<0> will have better MSK<1> for the trip . " +393,393,393,393,393,393,393,395,481,"Cellphones weren’t invented before I was born. Now, they are everywhere! Therefore, cellphones were created because I was born.",false causality,"MSK<0> were n’t invented before MSK<1> was MSK<2> . Now , MSK<0> are everywhere ! Therefore , cellphones were created because MSK<1> was MSK<2> . " +394,394,394,394,394,394,394,396,916,AttP 3: Shirley MacLaine selling copies to many people makes her topic of choice true.,ad populum,AttP 3 : MSK<0> selling copies to many people makes MSK<0> topic of choice true . +395,395,395,395,395,395,395,397,1051,"The CEO of that company hates the environment, so I hate him and won’t buy their products.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> MSK<1> the environment , so MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> and wo n’t buy MSK<0> products . " +396,396,396,396,396,396,396,398,1920,"Boy , those sound like pretty terrible, epicly fascist (hint) robots.",fallacy of relevance,"Boy , those sound like pretty terrible , epicly fascist ( hint ) robots . " +397,397,397,397,397,397,397,399,1084,"Braden, you drive a beat-up car from the 1980s. For this reason, we can never allow you to be a lifeguard at the community pool.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> , MSK<0> drive a beat - up car from the 1980s . For this reason , we can never allow MSK<0> to be a lifeguard at the community pool . " +398,398,398,398,398,398,398,400,1629,"This tactic plays upon a viewer's lack of knowledge by forcing the idea that the situation is static. Unless the audience is well-informed and aware of this deception, they may think that they have only two choices.",false dilemma,"This tactic plays upon a viewer 's lack of knowledge by forcing the idea that the situation is static . Unless the audience is well - informed and aware of this deception , MSK<0> may think that MSK<0> have only two choices . " +399,399,399,399,399,399,399,401,231,"Yesterday you were 5 minutes late, today 10, and tomorrow you won't even show up!",faulty generalization,"MSK<1> MSK<0> were 5 minutes late , MSK<1> 10 , and MSK<1> MSK<0> wo n't even show up ! " +400,400,400,400,400,400,400,402,34,"“Pain-Away worked for me, so it’s sure to work for you, too.”",faulty generalization,"MSK<1> Pain - Away MSK<0> for me , so it ’s sure to MSK<0> for you , too . MSK<1> " +401,401,401,401,401,401,401,403,739,The reason billions of children starve to death each year is because we live in a world that does not care.,circular reasoning,The reason billions of children starve to death each year is because we live in a world that does not care . +402,402,402,402,402,402,402,404,273,"""If you lie, than you will end up in jail."" Is an example of...",faulty generalization,""" If MSK<0> lie , than MSK<0> will end up in jail . "" Is an example of ... " +403,403,403,403,403,403,403,405,1777,We should pass a constitutional amendment making it illegal to burn the American flag. Anyone who thinks otherwise just hates America.,fallacy of extension,We should pass a constitutional amendment making it illegal to burn the American flag . Anyone who thinks otherwise just hates America . +404,404,404,404,404,404,404,406,601,"""The Cardinals are the best football team because they're better than all the other teams.""",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> are the best football MSK<1> because MSK<0> 're better than all the other MSK<1> . "" " +405,405,405,405,405,405,405,407,301,"If you're going to add that much salt to the soup, you might as well pour the whole box in!",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> 're going to add that much salt to the soup , MSK<0> might as well pour the whole box in ! " +406,406,406,406,406,406,406,408,1215,"Senator Jones wants a strong national defense, but I will not vote for him because he moved to Canada to avoid being drafted for war when he was in college.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> wants a strong national defense , but MSK<0> will not vote for MSK<0> because MSK<0> moved to Canada to avoid being drafted for war when MSK<0> was in college . " +407,407,407,407,407,407,407,409,1099,"“He’s not a great athlete; he’s a fraud, a cheat and a liar. That’s why not everybody is ‘happy for Lance.'”",ad hominem,"MSK<1> MSK<0> ’s not a great athlete ; MSK<0> ’s a fraud , a cheat and a liar . That ’s why not everybody is ‘ happy for Lance . ' MSK<1> " +408,408,408,408,408,408,408,410,2279,"My philosophy professor believes in ghosts and goes to séances. She’s an intelligent, educated, person, so ghosts must be real, and spiritualism must be true.",fallacy of credibility,"My philosophy professor believes in MSK<0> and goes to séances . She ’s an intelligent , educated , person , so MSK<0> must be real , and spiritualism must be true . " +409,409,409,409,409,409,409,411,1705,"Scientist: Evolution explains how animals developed, adapted and diversified over millions of years. +Opponent: If we evolved from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? And why don't we have three arms? Wouldn't that give me a competitive advantage? +What kind of a logical fallacy is this?",fallacy of extension,"Scientist : MSK<2> explains how animals developed , adapted and diversified over millions of years . Opponent : If MSK<0> MSK<2> from MSK<1> , why are there still MSK<1> ? And why do n't MSK<0> have three arms ? Would n't that give me a competitive advantage ? What kind of a logical fallacy is this ? " +410,410,410,410,410,410,410,412,328,"Trump presents a dark image of America if Clinton is elected, with “Syrian refugees flooding in, illegal immigrants convicted of crimes staying.”",faulty generalization,"Trump presents a dark image of America if Clinton is elected , with MSK<0> Syrian MSK<1> flooding in , illegal MSK<1> convicted of crimes staying . MSK<0> " +411,411,411,411,411,411,411,413,146,"""Blondes are less intelligent than people with other hair colors.""",faulty generalization,""" Blondes are less intelligent than people with other hair colors . "" " +412,412,412,412,412,412,412,414,2390,"No one has ever been able to prove that extraterrestrials exist, so they must not be real.",intentional,"No one has ever been able to prove that MSK<0> exist , so MSK<0> must not be real . " +413,413,413,413,413,413,413,415,599,The red bicycle is red.,circular reasoning,The MSK<0> bicycle is MSK<0> . +414,414,414,414,414,414,414,416,1646,“I don’t understand why you’re saying I broke a promise. I said I’d never speak again to my ex-girlfriend. And I didn’t. I just sent her a quick text.”,equivocation,MSK<1> MSK<0> do n’t understand why you ’re saying MSK<0> broke a promise . MSK<0> said MSK<0> ’d never speak again to MSK<0> ex-girlfriend . And MSK<0> did n’t . MSK<0> just sent her a quick text . MSK<1> +415,415,415,415,415,415,415,417,71,My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> MSK<1> interview did not go well . MSK<0> 'll never get a MSK<1> . +416,416,416,416,416,416,416,418,1669,"Why does the law state that you have to be 21 years old to drink? Does it really make any difference if you are 20 years and 364 days old? That is absurd. Therefore, if a single day makes no difference, then a collection of 1095 single days won’t make any difference. Therefore, changing the drinking age to 18 will not make any difference.",equivocation,"Why does MSK<0> ? Does MSK<0> really make any MSK<1> if coref1 are MSK<4> years and 364 MSK<2> MSK<4> ? That is absurd . Therefore , if a MSK<3> MSK<2> makes no MSK<1> , then a collection of 1095 MSK<3> MSK<2> wo n’t make any MSK<1> . Therefore , changing the drinking MSK<4> to MSK<4> will not make any MSK<1> . " +417,417,417,417,417,417,417,419,1484,"Senator Jones supports a strong national defense. If you do vote for him, our country will be invaded, and it will start World War III.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> supports a strong national defense . If you do vote for MSK<0> , MSK<1> will be invaded , and MSK<1> will start World War III . " +418,418,418,418,418,418,418,420,1601,Your either for America or against her!!!,false dilemma,Your either for America or against her !!! +419,419,419,419,419,419,419,421,619,"President Bennett is an effective communicator, because he has a natural talent for speaking with people. +against",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is an effective communicator , because MSK<0> has a natural talent for speaking with people . against " +420,420,420,420,420,420,420,422,16,"I know three redheads who have terrible tempers, and since Annabel has red hair, I’ll bet she has a terrible temper too.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> know three MSK<4> who have MSK<2> , and since MSK<3> has MSK<4> MSK<4> , MSK<0> ’ll bet MSK<3> has a MSK<2> too . " +421,421,421,421,421,421,421,423,1972,"You said that because an authority thinks something, it must therefore be true.",fallacy of credibility,"You said that because MSK<0> thinks something , MSK<0> must therefore be true . " +422,422,422,422,422,422,422,424,178,"""The building is closed. I saw 2 people standing outside the door.""What is this type of logical fallacy?",faulty generalization,""" The building is closed . I saw 2 people standing outside the door . "" What is this type of logical fallacy ? " +423,423,423,423,423,423,423,425,1110,"I don't think we need to talk to the people in the Justice Department about the practicality of enforcing this bill. The Justice Department is full of Democrats, and they are already biased against it.",ad hominem,"I do n't think MSK<0> need to talk to the people in MSK<0> about the practicality of enforcing this bill . MSK<0> is full of Democrats , and MSK<0> are already biased against MSK<0> . " +424,424,424,424,424,424,424,426,2264,"Speaker 1: Did you torture the prisoner? +Speaker 2: No, we just held him under water for a while, and then did a mock hanging.",equivocation,"MSK<2> : Did you torture MSK<1> ? MSK<2> : No , we just held MSK<1> under water for a while , and then did a mock hanging . " +425,425,425,425,425,425,425,427,280,"If I eat this donut today, I'll probably do it again tomorrow and the next day, and then I'll never be able to eat healthy again.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> , MSK<0> 'll probably do MSK<2> again MSK<3> and the next day , and then MSK<0> 'll never be able to MSK<1> healthy again . " +426,426,426,426,426,426,426,428,941,use of people's desire to be part of the group to convince them,ad populum,use of MSK<0> desire to be part of the group to convince MSK<0> +427,427,427,427,427,427,427,429,1314,"We must have a poltergeist in the house. When the dog ran under the table, the vase just seemed to jump off the shelf all by itself.",fallacy of logic,"We must have a poltergeist in the house . When the dog ran under the table , MSK<0> just seemed to jump off the shelf all by MSK<0> . " +428,428,428,428,428,428,428,430,1936,Which case is not a False Dichotomy?,fallacy of relevance,Which case is not a False Dichotomy ? +429,429,429,429,429,429,429,431,2158,Have you accepted the fact that most environmental studies don’t support global warming?,intentional,Have you accepted the fact that most environmental studies do n’t support global warming ? +430,430,430,430,430,430,430,432,1624,"""America: Love it or leave it"" +This is an example of which kind of logical fallacy?",false dilemma,""" MSK<0> : Love MSK<0> or leave MSK<0> "" MSK<0> is an example of which kind of logical fallacy ? " +431,431,431,431,431,431,431,433,558,The accident was caused by the taxi parking in the street,false causality,The accident was caused by the taxi parking in the street +432,432,432,432,432,432,432,434,124,"""Some tall people recently vandalized the park. Tall people are so irresponsible.""",faulty generalization,""" Some MSK<1> recently vandalized the park . MSK<1> are so irresponsible . "" " +433,433,433,433,433,433,433,435,1243,"""The mind is like a knife, cutting through difficult problems. But just as too much cutting dulls a knife, so too much education dulls the mind.""",fallacy of logic,""" MSK<0> is like a MSK<1> , MSK<3> through difficult problems . But just as too much MSK<3> MSK<2> a MSK<1> , so too much education MSK<2> MSK<0> . "" " +434,434,434,434,434,434,434,436,1786,Portraying one's opponent's position in a simplified manner so that it is easy to argue against.,fallacy of extension,Portraying one 's opponent 's position in a simplified manner so that it is easy to argue against . +435,435,435,435,435,435,435,437,2157,Do you think that we should convict this criminal?,intentional,Do you think that we should convict this criminal ? +436,436,436,436,436,436,436,438,2308,Running the government is like running a business. You can’t keep running into debt and expect to be successful.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> the government is like MSK<0> a business . You ca n’t keep MSK<0> into debt and expect to be successful . +437,437,437,437,437,437,437,439,2132,"In 2011, Christian broadcaster, Harold Camping, (once again) predicted the end of the world via Jesus, and managed to get many Christians to join his alarmist campaign. During this time, and especially after the Armageddon date had passed, many Christian groups publicly declared that Camping is not a “true Christian”. On a personal note, I think Camping was and is as much of a Christian as any other self-proclaimed Christian and religious/political/ethical beliefs aside, I give him credit for having the cojones to make a falsifiable claim about his religious beliefs.Example #2:",intentional,"In 2011 , MSK<0> broadcaster , Harold MSK<1> , ( once again ) predicted the end of the world via MSK<2> , and managed to get many MSK<3> to join MSK<2> alarmist campaign . During this time , and especially after the Armageddon date had passed , many MSK<3> groups publicly declared that MSK<1> is not a “ true MSK<3> ” . On a personal note , MSK<4> think MSK<1> was and is as much of MSK<0> as any other self - proclaimed MSK<0> and MSK<5> / political / ethical beliefs aside , MSK<4> give MSK<2> credit for having the cojones to make a falsifiable claim about MSK<2> MSK<5> beliefs.Example # 2 : " +438,438,438,438,438,438,438,440,2192,"""The government should not prohibit drugs. Otherwise the government should also ban alcohol or cigarettes. And then fatty food and junk food would have to be regulated too. The next thing you know, the government would force us to brush our teeth and do exercises everyday.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> should not prohibit drugs . Otherwise MSK<0> should also ban alcohol or cigarettes . And then fatty MSK<1> and junk MSK<1> would have to be regulated too . The next thing you know , MSK<0> would force MSK<2> to brush MSK<2> teeth and do exercises everyday . "" " +439,439,439,439,439,439,439,441,1983,"""If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation.""?",fallacy of credibility,""" If MSK<0> years as a Marine taught MSK<0> anything , it 's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation . "" ? " +440,440,440,440,440,440,440,442,821,"""Chick fil A is the greatest food chain in existence. Look at the crowds!""",ad populum,""" Chick fil A is the greatest food chain in existence . Look at the crowds ! "" " +441,441,441,441,441,441,441,443,1178,"She is a teacher in a public school, so any claims that she makes about the public school system are biased and untrue.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is a teacher in a MSK<2> , so any claims that MSK<0> makes about the MSK<2> system are biased and untrue . " +442,442,442,442,442,442,442,444,1206,This fallacy distracts from the argument by pointing out hypocrisy in the opponent.,ad hominem,This fallacy distracts from the argument by pointing out hypocrisy in the opponent . +443,443,443,443,443,443,443,445,2159,"""You didn't do your homework, did you?"" is an example of...",intentional,""" MSK<0> did n't do MSK<0> homework , did MSK<0> ? "" is an example of ... " +444,444,444,444,444,444,444,446,906,"""Shell was charged with misleading advertising in its Platformate advertisements. A Shell spokesman said: 'The same comment could be made about most good advertising of most products.'""",ad populum,""" MSK<0> was charged with misleading MSK<1> in MSK<0> Platformate MSK<1> . A MSK<0> spokesman said : ' The same comment could be made about most good MSK<1> of most products . ' "" " +445,445,445,445,445,445,445,447,2278,"Professor X holds that the use of non-invasive ventilation has no place in the management of ARDS; this, therefore, is the approach we should adopt.",fallacy of credibility,"Professor X holds that the use of non-invasive ventilation has no place in the management of ARDS ; this , therefore , is the approach we should adopt . " +446,446,446,446,446,446,446,448,678,Andanar is unfit for the position because he seems unqualified for it.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is unfit for the position because MSK<0> seems unqualified for MSK<0> . +447,447,447,447,447,447,447,449,1838,"Mr. Equalminded's idea for implementing affirmative action in the university's admission process is complete folly. He says he wants the student body to represent diversity in the community. But that's ridiculous. I suppose this means we'll have to throw out our academic standards while were at it. After all, if we're going to let students into our prestigious institution just because of their gender of the color of their skin, then what's going to happen to our reputation?",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> idea for implementing affirmative action in the university 's admission process is complete folly . MSK<0> says MSK<0> wants the student body to represent diversity in the community . But that 's ridiculous . I suppose MSK<1> means MSK<2> 'll have to throw out MSK<2> academic standards while were at MSK<1> . After all , if MSK<2> 're going to let MSK<3> just because of MSK<3> gender of the color of MSK<3> skin , then what 's going to happen to MSK<2> reputation ? " +448,448,448,448,448,448,448,450,2230,"Speaker 1: I think marijuana should be legalized. It would be better for the country if we didn’t have this drug war. +Speaker 2: Of course you think that. You’re a pothead.",ad hominem,MSK<3> : MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<4> should be legalized . It would be better for the country if we did n’t have this MSK<4> war . MSK<3> : Of course MSK<1> MSK<2> that . MSK<1> ’re a pothead . +449,449,449,449,449,449,449,451,1094,Why would you trust Paris Hilton to sell health food? She drinks and parties and has multiple partners.,ad hominem,Why would you trust Paris Hilton to sell health food ? She drinks and parties and has multiple partners . +450,450,450,450,450,450,450,452,458,Texting has killed people’s ability to write in complete sentences with proper grammar.,false causality,Texting has killed people ’s ability to write in complete sentences with proper grammar . +451,451,451,451,451,451,451,453,746,Tik Tok is popular among teens because so many of them use it.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is popular among MSK<1> because so many of MSK<1> use MSK<0> . +452,452,452,452,452,452,452,454,1521,"""To get better schools, we have to raise taxes. If we don't, we can't have better schools.""",false dilemma,""" To get MSK<1> , MSK<2> have to raise taxes . If MSK<2> do n't , MSK<2> ca n't have MSK<1> . "" " +453,453,453,453,453,453,453,455,2336,MacDougal roots for a British football team. Clearly he's unfit to be a police chief in Ireland.,ad hominem,MacDougal roots for a British football team . Clearly he 's unfit to be a police chief in Ireland . +454,454,454,454,454,454,454,456,383," Karen is a thirty-something-year-old female who drives a mini-van, lives in the suburbs, and wears mom jeans. Is Karen more likely to be a woman or a mom?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is a thirty - something - year - old female who drives a mini-van , lives in the suburbs , and wears MSK<1> jeans . Is MSK<0> more likely to be a woman or a MSK<1> ? " +455,455,455,455,455,455,455,457,1637,"These test results are clearly wrong, and it must be either because the client was malingering or because I bungled the test administration. Taking another look at the test manual, I see now that I bungled the test administration. Therefore the client was not malingering.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> are clearly wrong , and MSK<0> must be either because MSK<1> was MSK<2> or because MSK<3> MSK<5> . Taking another look at the test manual , MSK<3> see now that MSK<3> MSK<5> . Therefore MSK<1> was not MSK<2> . " +456,456,456,456,456,456,456,458,909,"Not only is paying a higher income tax a patriotic duty, it is also a sacred obligation.",ad populum,"Not only is paying a higher income tax a patriotic duty , it is also a sacred obligation . " +457,457,457,457,457,457,457,459,1706,The mayor argued that we need to reduce funding for the animal shelter in order to balance the budget. Don't vote for someone who doesn't think the government should care about animals.,fallacy of extension,The mayor argued that we need to reduce funding for the MSK<0> shelter in order to balance the budget . Do n't vote for someone who does n't think the government should care about MSK<0> . +458,458,458,458,458,458,458,460,1246,"We live in paradise, but we don't know it.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> live in MSK<1> , but MSK<0> do n't know MSK<1> . " +459,459,459,459,459,459,459,461,1102,"""I can't trust that doctor's advice on how to raise my child. He has never been a mother.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> ca n't trust MSK<1> advice on how to raise MSK<0> child . MSK<1> has never been a mother . "" " +460,460,460,460,460,460,460,462,997,All people from Pinole are liars,ad hominem,All people from Pinole are liars +461,461,461,461,461,461,461,463,1574,"""Either you are for us, or you're against us!""",false dilemma,""" Either MSK<0> are for MSK<1> , or MSK<0> 're against MSK<1> ! "" " +462,462,462,462,462,462,462,464,385,Broccoli has significantly less fat than the leading candy bar!,faulty generalization,Broccoli has significantly less fat than the leading candy bar ! +463,463,463,463,463,463,463,465,2043,There is definitely a link between autism and the vaccines given to toddlers. I know this because a Wikipedia entry mentioned numerous studies that found this to be true.,fallacy of credibility,There is definitely a link between autism and the vaccines given to toddlers . I know this because a Wikipedia entry mentioned numerous studies that found this to be true . +464,464,464,464,464,464,464,466,2032,If I made a reference to a monk I would most likely be utilizing...,fallacy of credibility,If MSK<0> made a reference to a monk MSK<0> would most likely be utilizing ... +465,465,465,465,465,465,465,467,776,"Why should you feel guilty for seeking your own happiness when that's what everyone else is doing, too?",ad populum,"Why should MSK<0> feel guilty for seeking MSK<0> own happiness when that 's what everyone else is doing , too ? " +466,466,466,466,466,466,466,468,715,"Interviewer: ""Your resume looks impressive but I need another reference."" +Bill: ""Jill can give me a good reference."" +Interviewer: ""Good. But how do I know that Jill is trustworthy?"" +Bill: ""Certainly. I can vouch for her.""",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> : "" Your resume looks impressive but I need another MSK<1> . "" MSK<2> : "" MSK<3> can give MSK<2> a MSK<4> MSK<1> . "" MSK<0> : "" MSK<4> . But how do MSK<5> know that MSK<3> is trustworthy ? "" MSK<2> : "" Certainly . MSK<5> can vouch for her . "" " +467,467,467,467,467,467,467,469,1941,"So you are saying your car is worth $20k. I think it is worth $1, so let’s just compromise and say it is worth $10k. (Assuming the car is worth $20k)",fallacy of relevance,"So MSK<0> are saying MSK<0> is MSK<1> $ MSK<2> . MSK<0> think MSK<3> is MSK<1> $ 1 , so let ’s just compromise and say MSK<3> is MSK<1> $ MSK<2> . ( MSK<3> is MSK<1> $ MSK<2> ) " +468,468,468,468,468,468,468,470,996,Cardenas roots for a British football team. Clearly he’s unfit to be a chef at the new restaurant,ad hominem,MSK<0> roots for a British football team . Clearly MSK<0> ’s unfit to be a chef at the new restaurant +469,469,469,469,469,469,469,471,2350,"If you do not believe in God, you will go to hell.",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> do not believe in God , MSK<0> will go to hell . " +470,470,470,470,470,470,470,472,2004,Albert Einstein was extremely impressed with this theory.,fallacy of credibility,Albert Einstein was extremely impressed with this theory . +471,471,471,471,471,471,471,473,1182,"The newspaper editor homeschools his children. So, any claims he makes about the public school system are biased and untrue.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> homeschools MSK<0> children . So , any claims MSK<0> makes about the public school system are biased and untrue . " +472,472,472,472,472,472,472,474,1252,"The book ""Investing for Dummies"" really helped me understand my finances better. The book ""Chess for Dummies"" was written by the same author, was published by the same press, and costs about the same amount, so it would probably help me understand my finances as well.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> MSK<1> "" really MSK<5> better . MSK<0> "" Chess for MSK<1> "" was written by the same author , was published by the same press , and costs about the same amount , so it would probably MSK<5> as well . " +473,473,473,473,473,473,473,475,1001,"Person 1: +I am for raising the minimum wage in our state. +Person 2: +She is for raising the minimum wage, but she is not smart enough to even run a business.",ad hominem,"MSK<4> : I am for MSK<2> . MSK<4> : MSK<3> is for MSK<2> , but MSK<3> is not smart enough to even run a business . " +474,474,474,474,474,474,474,476,1487,"If you don't buy the black pencils, you will get made fun of. You will not be chosen for group projects.",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> do n't buy the black pencils , MSK<0> will get made fun of . MSK<0> will not be chosen for group projects . " +475,475,475,475,475,475,475,477,2125,"""Real Cubans understand presumption of guilt.""",intentional,""" Real Cubans understand presumption of guilt . "" " +476,476,476,476,476,476,476,478,226,"If you allow one student to take an online course, soon +everyone will want to, and the schools will be empty.",faulty generalization,"If you allow one student to take an online course , soon everyone will want to , and the schools will be empty . " +477,477,477,477,477,477,477,479,617,"""Ghosts exist.... because I saw a ghost in my closet,"" is an example of what logical fallacy?",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> exist ... . because MSK<1> saw a MSK<0> in MSK<1> closet , "" is an example of what logical fallacy ? " +478,478,478,478,478,478,478,480,431,"“Since event Y followed event X, event Y must have been caused by event X”. What fallacy is described in this logical form?",false causality,"MSK<3> Since MSK<0> followed MSK<2> , MSK<0> must have been caused by MSK<2> MSK<3> . What fallacy is described in this logical form ? " +479,479,479,479,479,479,479,481,2252,"“It’s wrong to tax corporations—think of all the money they give to charity, and think of the costs they already pay to run their businesses!”",appeal to emotion,"MSK<2> It ’s wrong to MSK<0> — MSK<1> of all the money MSK<0> give to charity , and MSK<1> of the costs MSK<0> already pay to run MSK<0> businesses ! MSK<2> " +480,480,480,480,480,480,480,482,926,This persuasive technique is used to make you feel left out if you don't join the group.,ad populum,This persuasive technique is used to make MSK<0> feel left out if MSK<0> do n't join the group . +481,481,481,481,481,481,481,483,2273,"“Grading this exam on a curve would be the most fair thing to do. After all, classes go more smoothly when the students and the professor are getting along well.”",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> Grading this exam on a curve would be the most fair thing to do . After all , classes go more smoothly when the students and the professor are getting along well . MSK<0> " +482,482,482,482,482,482,482,484,2428,"""Aliens must exist because there is no evidence that they don't exist.""",intentional,""" MSK<0> must MSK<1> because there is no evidence that MSK<0> do n't MSK<1> . "" " +483,483,483,483,483,483,483,485,2418,"“The best minds in physics have studied physics most of their lives, as it’s necessary to study physics extensively to become a top physicist.”",circular reasoning,"MSK<2> MSK<0> have MSK<1> physics most of MSK<0> lives , as it ’s necessary to MSK<1> coref1 extensively to become a top physicist . MSK<2> " +484,484,484,484,484,484,484,486,7,You visit a new country and the first person you meet in the airport is rude. You send a message to a friend back home that everyone in this new country is rude.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> visit MSK<1> and the first person MSK<0> meet in the airport is MSK<2> . MSK<0> send a message to a friend back home that everyone in MSK<1> is MSK<2> . +485,485,485,485,485,485,485,487,670,Politician Running for Public Office: You can all trust what I say. I have never lied in my life.,circular reasoning,MSK<1> Running for MSK<1> MSK<1> : You can all trust what MSK<0> say . MSK<0> have never lied in MSK<0> life . +486,486,486,486,486,486,486,488,730,"In arguing that abortion is not really a private moral matter, Fr. Frank A. Pavone, National Director Priests for Life, has written that ""Abortion is our problem, and the problem of every human being. We are one human family. Nobody can be neutral on abortion. It involves the destruction of an entire group of human beings!""",circular reasoning,"In arguing that MSK<0> is not really a private moral matter , Fr. Frank A. Pavone , National Director Priests for Life , has written that "" MSK<0> is MSK<1> MSK<2> , and the MSK<2> of every MSK<3> being . MSK<1> are one MSK<3> family . Nobody can be neutral on MSK<0> . It involves the destruction of an entire group of MSK<3> beings ! "" " +487,487,487,487,487,487,487,489,1429,"When an advertiser tries to make a connection with the audience emotionally through sappy stories, music, sad puppies, etc...",appeal to emotion,"When an advertiser tries to make a connection with the audience emotionally through sappy stories , music , sad puppies , etc. . . " +488,488,488,488,488,488,488,490,1631,"“Are you going to do well in school, or are you going to succeed as a cadet?”",false dilemma,"MSK<1> Are MSK<0> going to do well in school , or are MSK<0> going to succeed as a cadet ? MSK<1> " +489,489,489,489,489,489,489,491,2433,"You let my sister pierce her ears when she was 11, so you should let me stay up until midnight.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> pierce MSK<2> ears when MSK<2> was 11 , so MSK<0> should MSK<1> coref2 stay up until midnight . " +490,490,490,490,490,490,490,492,1987,"I have served over 20 years in the military, and based on my professional opinion, I believe more money needs to be spent on protective armor and military vehicles.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> have served over 20 years in the MSK<1> , and based on MSK<0> professional opinion , MSK<0> believe more money needs to be spent on protective armor and MSK<1> vehicles . " +491,491,491,491,491,491,491,493,1996,You use support from someone who is a trustworthy expert.,fallacy of credibility,You use support from someone who is a trustworthy expert . +492,492,492,492,492,492,492,494,864,"when evidence boils down to ""everybody's doing it, so it must be a good thing to do + +""cuando la evidencia se reduce a ""todo el mundo lo está haciendo, por lo que debe ser algo bueno""",ad populum,"when MSK<0> boils down to "" everybody 's doing MSK<0> , so MSK<0> must be a good thing to do "" MSK<2> MSK<2> evidencia se reduce a "" MSK<2> MSK<2> mundo MSK<1> está haciendo , por MSK<1> que debe ser algo bueno "" " +493,493,493,493,493,493,493,495,735,My way of responding to difficult patients is by far the most ethical because no other way is so ethical and it is the only way that is completely ethical.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is by far the most MSK<1> because no other MSK<2> is so MSK<1> and MSK<0> is the only MSK<2> that is completely MSK<1> . +494,494,494,494,494,494,494,496,392,"Most of my testimony about the defendant was the opposite of what I actually believe but I'll bet there's no expert witness who has always told the truth from the time they were old enough to talk, so I'm no less honest than they are.",faulty generalization,"Most of MSK<0> testimony about the defendant was the opposite of what MSK<0> actually believe but MSK<0> 'll bet there 's no expert witness who has always told the truth from the time MSK<1> were old enough to talk , so MSK<0> 'm no less honest than MSK<1> are . " +495,495,495,495,495,495,495,497,109,A lion is a cat and cats are good pets so a lion must be a good pet.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> is a MSK<1> and MSK<1> are MSK<2> MSK<1> so MSK<0> must be a MSK<2> MSK<1> . +496,496,496,496,496,496,496,498,662,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees, Sophia Lloyd is the best-liked CEO in our company's history.",circular reasoning,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees , MSK<0> is the best - liked CEO in MSK<0> company 's history . " +497,497,497,497,497,497,497,499,171,You can tell that guy's Mexican - he's wearing a sombrero.,faulty generalization,You can tell that guy 's Mexican - he 's wearing a sombrero . +498,498,498,498,498,498,498,500,2091,4 percent of Americans believe that lizard people control politics.,intentional,4 percent of Americans believe that lizard people control politics . +499,499,499,499,499,499,499,501,403,Children who play violent video games act more violently than those who don’t.,false causality,Children who play violent video games act more violently than those who do n’t . +500,500,500,500,500,500,500,502,769,"""All my friends are doing a low carb diet. That must be the only way to lose weight."" Mentioned Murtaza",ad populum,""" All my friends are doing a low carb MSK<0> . That must be the only way to MSK<0> MSK<0> . "" Mentioned Murtaza " +501,501,501,501,501,501,501,503,378,"Hydrogen is not wet. Oxygen is not wet. Therefore, water (H2O) is not wet.Example #3: +Your brain is made of molecules. Molecules are not the source of consciousness. Therefore, your brain cannot be the source of consciousness.",faulty generalization,"MSK<5> is not MSK<0> . Oxygen is not MSK<0> . Therefore , water ( MSK<5> ) is not MSK<0> # 3 : MSK<1> is made of MSK<2> . MSK<2> are not the MSK<3> of MSK<4> . Therefore , MSK<1> can not be the MSK<3> of MSK<4> . " +502,502,502,502,502,502,502,504,809,"Cathy is opposed to social media because she would rather have a face-to-face conversation. However, more and more of Cathy's friends have joined social media sites, so Cathy feels like she needs to create an account as well.",ad populum,"MSK<0> is opposed to MSK<2> because MSK<0> would rather have a MSK<3> - to - MSK<3> conversation . However , more and more of MSK<0> friends have joined MSK<2> sites , so MSK<0> feels like MSK<0> needs to create an account as well . " +503,503,503,503,503,503,503,505,658,Global warming doesn’t exist because the earth is not getting warmer,circular reasoning,Global MSK<0> does n’t exist because the earth is not getting MSK<0> +504,504,504,504,504,504,504,506,657,"""All eighteen-year-olds have the right to vote because it's legal for them to vote.""",circular reasoning,""" All eighteen - year - olds have MSK<0> to MSK<1> because MSK<0> 's legal for them to MSK<1> . "" " +505,505,505,505,505,505,505,507,665,I hated the movie because it was the worst movie I ever saw.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> hated MSK<1> because MSK<1> was the worst movie MSK<0> ever saw . +506,506,506,506,506,506,506,508,631,"“I know that what I experience is real because I can see, hear, smell, touch and taste everything.”",circular reasoning,"MSK<1> MSK<0> know that what MSK<0> experience is real because MSK<0> can see , hear , smell , touch and taste everything . MSK<1> " +507,507,507,507,507,507,507,509,1726,"If the argument is supposed to be about whether or not we, as the American public should wear masks, and you argue: ""Asking an infant to wear a mask is ridiculous!""",fallacy of extension,"If the MSK<2> is supposed to be about whether or not we , as the American public should MSK<0> MSK<1> , and you MSK<2> : "" Asking an infant to MSK<0> a MSK<1> is ridiculous ! "" " +508,508,508,508,508,508,508,510,2377,"People have believed that fish is ""brain food"" for decades, so I don't believe the FDA when they claim that eating fish does not enhance the intellect.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> have MSK<1> that MSK<2> is "" brain food "" for decades , so I do n't MSK<1> the FDA when MSK<0> claim that eating MSK<2> does not enhance the intellect . " +509,509,509,509,509,509,509,511,1192,Don't buy any of the clothes made by that company. Most of them are made in China so they must be cheap.,ad hominem,Do n't buy MSK<0> by that company . Most of MSK<0> are made in China so MSK<0> must be cheap . +510,510,510,510,510,510,510,512,2359,"In the United States, one can vote for either Democrats or Republicans.",false dilemma,"In the United States , one can vote for either MSK<0> or MSK<0> . " +511,511,511,511,511,511,511,513,2022,"Marriage has traditionally been between a man and a woman; therefore, gay marriage should not be allowed.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> has traditionally been between a man and a woman ; therefore , gay MSK<0> should not be allowed . " +512,512,512,512,512,512,512,514,2120,"Employer: It says here on your resume that you are a hard worker, you pay attention to detail, and you don’t mind working long hours. +Andy: Yes sir. +Employer: I spoke to your previous employer. He says that you constantly change things that should not be changed, you could care less about other people’s privacy, and you had the lowest score in customer relations. +Andy: Yes, that is all true, as well. +Employer: Great then. Welcome to our social media team! +",intentional,"MSK<0> : It says here on MSK<1> resume that MSK<1> are a hard worker , MSK<1> pay attention to detail , and MSK<1> do n’t mind working long hours . MSK<2> : MSK<3> sir . MSK<0> : I spoke to MSK<1> previous MSK<0> . MSK<1> says that MSK<1> constantly MSK<4> things that should not be MSK<4> , MSK<1> could care less about other people ’s privacy , and MSK<1> had the lowest score in customer relations . MSK<2> : MSK<3> , that is all true , as well . MSK<0> : Great then . Welcome to our social media team ! " +513,513,513,513,513,513,513,515,531,"Shortly after MySpace became popular, U.S. soldiers found Saddam Hussein.",false causality,"Shortly after MySpace became popular , U.S. soldiers found Saddam Hussein . " +514,514,514,514,514,514,514,516,1602,Either you eat this meatloaf or you eat nothing.,false dilemma,Either MSK<1> this meatloaf or MSK<1> nothing . +515,515,515,515,515,515,515,517,1723,"First senator: The nation is in debt and we should not add to the defense budget. +Second senator: I cannot believe you want to leave the nation defenseless!",fallacy of extension,First MSK<0> : MSK<1> is in debt and we should not add to the defense budget . Second MSK<0> : I can not believe you want to leave MSK<1> defenseless ! +516,516,516,516,516,516,516,518,633,That restaurant is popular because everyone in town goes there.,circular reasoning,That restaurant is popular because everyone in town goes there . +517,517,517,517,517,517,517,519,1338,Tens of thousands of Americans have seen lights in the night sky which they could not identify. The existence of life on other planets is fast becoming certainty !,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> have seen lights in the night sky which MSK<0> could not identify . The existence of life on other planets is fast becoming certainty ! +518,518,518,518,518,518,518,520,668,"""It is what it is!""",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> is what MSK<0> is ! "" " +519,519,519,519,519,519,519,521,1077,"You didn’t even finish high school, how could you possible know about this?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> did n’t even finish high school , how could MSK<0> possible know about this ? " +520,520,520,520,520,520,520,522,816,Everyone is doing the Low-Carb Diet.,ad populum,Everyone is doing the Low - Carb Diet . +521,521,521,521,521,521,521,523,2412,"Person 1: “I am for raising the minimum wage in our state.” Person 2: “She is for raising the minimum wage, but she is not even smart enough to run a business.",ad hominem,"MSK<5> : MSK<1> I am for MSK<3> . MSK<1> MSK<5> : MSK<1> MSK<4> is for MSK<3> , but MSK<4> is not even smart enough to run a business . " +522,522,522,522,522,522,522,524,1680,"Person 1: Bicycle infrastructure should be expanded because cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation. +Person 2: We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.",fallacy of extension,MSK<2> : MSK<1> infrastructure should be expanded because MSK<1> is a sustainable mode of transportation . MSK<2> : We should not build MSK<1> lanes because MSK<1> run red lights and endanger pedestrians . +523,523,523,523,523,523,523,525,75,"My cat sleeps all day, so cats must be pretty lazy.",faulty generalization,"My MSK<0> sleeps all day , so MSK<0> must be pretty lazy . " +524,524,524,524,524,524,524,526,946,Which fallacy is used to promote something based on popularity?,ad populum,Which fallacy is used to promote something based on popularity ? +525,525,525,525,525,525,525,527,179,When you have too little or unrepresentative data to make claim.,faulty generalization,When you have too little or unrepresentative data to make claim . +526,526,526,526,526,526,526,528,870,"If you were a true Catholic, you would never eat meat on Friday even if it was the only food available.",ad populum,"If MSK<0> were a true Catholic , MSK<0> would never eat MSK<1> on Friday even if MSK<1> was the only food available . " +527,527,527,527,527,527,527,529,2062,"""My best friend tweeted about the health benefits of pizza, and so we're going to out to eat two vegetable pizzas tonight.""",fallacy of credibility,""" My best friend tweeted about the health benefits of MSK<0> , and so we 're going to out to eat two vegetable MSK<0> tonight . "" " +528,528,528,528,528,528,528,530,1056,There's no point listening to you. Everybody knows you're just a little do-gooder.,ad hominem,There 's no point listening to MSK<0> . Everybody knows MSK<0> 're just a little do - gooder . +529,529,529,529,529,529,529,531,1379,"I know you don't like the kitty-cat sweater that Grandma knitted for you, but she worked so hard on it and it will make her happy to see you wear it in the family holiday photo.",appeal to emotion,"I know MSK<0> do n't like the MSK<3> - MSK<3> sweater that Grandma knitted for MSK<0> , but MSK<1> worked so hard on MSK<2> and MSK<2> will make MSK<1> happy to see MSK<0> wear MSK<2> in the family holiday photo . " +530,530,530,530,530,530,530,532,2244,"Bruce is American, or he is not from New Jersey. +Bruce is not American, therefore, he is not from New Jersey.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> , or MSK<0> is not from MSK<2> . MSK<0> is not MSK<1> , therefore , MSK<0> is not from MSK<2> . " +531,531,531,531,531,531,531,533,1832,Justin's mom gets his phone bill and he has gone over the limit. He begins talking to her about how hard his math class is and how well he did on a test today.,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> mom gets MSK<0> phone bill and MSK<0> has gone over the limit . MSK<0> begins talking to her about how hard MSK<0> math class is and how well MSK<0> did on a test today . +532,532,532,532,532,532,532,534,1610,"""If you do not submit your requirements today, you should drop your classes with Sir Lean.""",false dilemma,""" If MSK<0> do not submit MSK<0> requirements today , MSK<0> should drop MSK<0> classes with Sir Lean . "" " +533,533,533,533,533,533,533,535,800,Believing that taco bell is healthy for you because everyone else does.,ad populum,Believing that taco bell is healthy for you because everyone else does . +534,534,534,534,534,534,534,536,2280,"My minister says the Covid vaccine will cause genetic mutations. He has a college degree, and is a holy man, so he must be right.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> says the Covid vaccine will cause genetic mutations . MSK<0> has a college degree , and is a holy man , so MSK<0> must be right . " +535,535,535,535,535,535,535,537,45,"My roommate from Maine loves lobsters, therefore all people from Maine love lobsters.",faulty generalization,"My roommate from MSK<2> , therefore all people from MSK<2> . " +536,536,536,536,536,536,536,538,1894,We admit that the measure is popular. But we also urge you to note that there are so many bond issues on the ballot that the whole thing is getting ridiculous.,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> admit that the measure is popular . But MSK<0> also urge you to note that there are so many bond issues on the ballot that the whole thing is getting ridiculous . +537,537,537,537,537,537,537,539,190,"I know that our TV advertisements are more effective than radio. The numbers show that we hit twice the audience with TV, and our focus groups remember the TV commercial 38 percent more than the radio slot.",faulty generalization,"I know that MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<3> are more effective than MSK<2> . The numbers show that MSK<0> hit twice the audience with MSK<1> , and MSK<0> focus groups remember the MSK<1> MSK<3> 38 percent more than the MSK<2> slot . " +538,538,538,538,538,538,538,540,1472,This is an example of what logic fallacy?,appeal to emotion,This is an example of what logic fallacy ? +539,539,539,539,539,539,539,541,2014,"The medicine man rolled into town on his bandwagon offering various natural remedies, such as very special plain water. He said that it was only natural that people should be wary of 'artificial' medicines such as antibiotics.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> rolled into town on MSK<0> bandwagon offering various MSK<1> remedies , such as very special plain water . MSK<0> said that it was only MSK<1> that people should be wary of ' artificial ' medicines such as antibiotics . " +540,540,540,540,540,540,540,542,786,Over 99 billion people served…,ad populum,Over 99 billion people served … +541,541,541,541,541,541,541,543,611,The witchcraft problem is the most urgent spiritual crisis in the world today. Why? Because witches threaten our very souls.,circular reasoning,The witchcraft problem is the most urgent spiritual crisis in the world today . Why ? Because witches threaten our very souls . +542,542,542,542,542,542,542,544,321,"“If we allow gay people to get married, then the next thing you know people will be wanting to marry their pets!”",faulty generalization,"MSK<1> If we allow gay people to get married , then the next thing you know MSK<0> will be wanting to marry MSK<0> pets ! MSK<1> " +543,543,543,543,543,543,543,545,1392,"Don’t waste food, people in Marawi are suffering because of hunger.",appeal to emotion,"Do n’t waste MSK<0> , people in Marawi are suffering because of MSK<0> . " +544,544,544,544,544,544,544,546,1370,"If it barks, it is a dog. +It doesn’t bark. +Therefore, it’s not a dog.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> , MSK<0> is a MSK<2> . MSK<0> does n’t MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> ’s not a MSK<2> . " +545,545,545,545,545,545,545,547,2210,"I go to my front porch every morning and yell, “May no tigers enter this house!” and for 20 years, not a single tiger has entered my house. My tiger prevention strategy clearly works.",false causality,"MSK<0> go to MSK<0> front porch every morning and yell , MSK<4> May no MSK<1> MSK<3> ! MSK<4> and for 20 years , not a single MSK<1> has MSK<3> . MSK<0> MSK<1> prevention strategy clearly works . " +546,546,546,546,546,546,546,548,2093,"In the 6 years that I have been practicing my new and improved brand of cognitive-humanistic-dynamic-behavioral-deconstructive-metaregressive-deontological psychotherapy (now with biofeedback!), which I developed, there has not been one published study showing that it fails to work or that it has ever harmed a patient. It is clearly one of the safest and most effective interventions ever devised.",intentional,"In the 6 years that MSK<0> have been practicing MSK<0> new and improved brand of cognitive - humanistic - dynamic - behavioral - deconstructive - metaregressive - deontological psychotherapy ( now with biofeedback ! ) , which MSK<0> developed , there has not been one published study showing that MSK<1> fails to work or that MSK<1> has ever harmed a patient . MSK<1> is clearly one of the safest and most effective interventions ever devised . " +547,547,547,547,547,547,547,549,1563,"If you don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance, then you must be a traitor.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> do n’t say the Pledge of Allegiance , then MSK<0> must be a traitor . " +548,548,548,548,548,548,548,550,1608,"Person 1: You’re either for the war or against the troops. + +Person 2: Actually, I do not want our troops sent into a dangerous war.",false dilemma,"MSK<3> : You ’re either for the MSK<1> or against the MSK<2> . MSK<3> : Actually , I do not want our MSK<2> sent into a dangerous MSK<1> . " +549,549,549,549,549,549,549,551,1538,"""Either you pass this test, or you fail it."" Laughed Sr Malak",false dilemma,""" Either MSK<0> pass MSK<1> , or MSK<0> fail MSK<1> . "" Laughed Sr Malak " +550,550,550,550,550,550,550,552,308,"If you don't go to camp, you won't have fun this summer, and your whole summer will be ruined!",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't go to camp , MSK<0> wo n't have fun this MSK<1> , and MSK<0> whole MSK<1> will be ruined ! " +551,551,551,551,551,551,551,553,2166,Is your stupidity inborn?,intentional,Is your stupidity inborn ? +552,552,552,552,552,552,552,554,693,"The writer, speaker, or an ad supports a claim with restatements of the same claim. (The argument goes around and around in a circle)",circular reasoning,"The writer , speaker , or an ad supports a MSK<0> with restatements of the same MSK<0> . ( The argument goes around and around in a circle ) " +553,553,553,553,553,553,553,555,1011,Of course you don't like rap or hip-hop music! You wear the same clothes every day and have zero fashion sense.,ad hominem,Of course MSK<0> do n't like rap or hip - hop music ! MSK<0> wear the same MSK<1> every day and have zero MSK<1> sense . +554,554,554,554,554,554,554,556,1659,"It is said that we have a good understanding of our universe. Therefore, we know exactly how it began and exactly when.",equivocation,"MSK<0> is said that MSK<1> have a good understanding of MSK<1> universe . Therefore , MSK<1> know MSK<2> how MSK<0> began and MSK<2> when . " +555,555,555,555,555,555,555,557,1195,"Before he died, poet Allen Ginsberg argued in favor of legalizing pornography. But Ginsberg's arguments are nothing but trash. Ginsberg was a pot-smoking homosexual and a thoroughgoing advocate of the drug culture.",ad hominem,"Before he died , MSK<0> MSK<1> in favor of legalizing pornography . But MSK<0> MSK<1> are nothing but trash . MSK<0> was a pot - smoking homosexual and a thoroughgoing advocate of the drug culture . " +556,556,556,556,556,556,556,558,2441,(Ignoring the Question): when a rebuttal doesn't address the question ,fallacy of relevance,( Ignoring the MSK<0> ) : when a rebuttal does n't address the MSK<0> +557,557,557,557,557,557,557,559,1743,"A: I don't want to visit McDonald's today. +B: So you're just against good food then? +The above is an example of:",fallacy of extension,A : I do n't want to visit McDonald 's today . B : So you 're just against good food then ? The above is an example of : +558,558,558,558,558,558,558,560,1499,"""I'd like to punch him in the face."" - Donald Trump (Feb. 2016, at a campaign rally, remarks directed at a protester who was being escorted out of the rally.)",appeal to emotion,""" I 'd like to punch him in the face . "" - Donald Trump ( Feb. 2016 , at a campaign MSK<0> , remarks directed at a protester who was being escorted out of the MSK<0> . ) " +559,559,559,559,559,559,559,561,1063,Senator Ribbit is a liar. You shouldn't listen to him on anything.,ad hominem,MSK<0> is a liar . You should n't listen to MSK<0> on anything . +560,560,560,560,560,560,560,562,991,There's no way you know this - you're clearly too young to understand!,ad hominem,There 's no way MSK<0> know this - MSK<0> 're clearly too young to understand ! +561,561,561,561,561,561,561,563,1333,Mrs. Sedik really knows math; she would be an excellent math instructor.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> really knows MSK<1> ; MSK<0> would be an excellent MSK<1> instructor . +562,562,562,562,562,562,562,564,180,"""I asked my five closest friends and they all agree that the new Underwater Basketweaving Team Coach is a jerk, therefore I'm not trying out for the team"" IS an example of THIS fallacy.",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> asked MSK<0> and coref1 agree that MSK<1> is a jerk , therefore MSK<0> 'm not trying out for the team "" IS an example of MSK<1> . " +563,563,563,563,563,563,563,565,2413,"Dr. X is an engineer, and he doesn’t believe in global warming.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> is an engineer , and MSK<0> does n’t believe in global warming . " +564,564,564,564,564,564,564,566,338,Decriminalizing marijuana turns the U.S. into a stoner nation,faulty generalization,Decriminalizing marijuana turns the U.S. into a stoner nation +565,565,565,565,565,565,565,567,624,"""When my parents talk to me about how important it is to learn a second language, I remind them they didn't learn another language.",circular reasoning,""" When MSK<0> talk to MSK<0> about how important it is to MSK<1> a second MSK<2> , MSK<0> remind MSK<3> MSK<3> did n't MSK<1> another MSK<2> . " +566,566,566,566,566,566,566,568,1313,"People generally like to walk on the beach. Beaches have sand. Therefore, having sand floors in homes would be a great idea!",fallacy of logic,"People generally like to walk on the MSK<0> . MSK<0> have MSK<1> . Therefore , having MSK<1> floors in homes would be a great idea ! " +567,567,567,567,567,567,567,569,1965,"Look, it doesn't matter whether or not you think America should build a wall on the border. The President thinks America should do it, so it's a good idea.",fallacy of credibility,"Look , it does n't matter whether or not you MSK<0> MSK<1> should build a wall on the border . The President MSK<0> MSK<1> should do MSK<1> , so MSK<1> 's a good idea . " +568,568,568,568,568,568,568,570,2276,"Speaker 1: I really think we need to do something about the rising levels of poverty and homelessness in our country. +Speaker 2: Why are you worried about poverty? Look how many children we abort every day.",fallacy of relevance,MSK<4> : MSK<1> really think MSK<2> need to do something about the rising levels of MSK<3> and homelessness in MSK<2> country . MSK<4> : Why are MSK<1> worried about MSK<3> ? Look how many children MSK<2> abort every day . +569,569,569,569,569,569,569,571,1806,"Mother: It’s bedtime Jane Jane: Mom, how do ants feed their babies? Mother: Don’t know dear, close your eyes now. Jane: But mama, do ant babies cry when they’re hungry?",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : It ’s bedtime MSK<1> MSK<1> : MSK<0> , how do MSK<2> feed MSK<2> babies ? MSK<0> : Do n’t know dear , close your eyes now . MSK<1> : But MSK<0> , do MSK<3> cry when MSK<3> ’re hungry ? " +570,570,570,570,570,570,570,572,1356,"All Catholics are Christian. +All Christians are Jesus lovers. +Therefore, all Jesus lovers are Catholic.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<2> are MSK<2> . All MSK<2> are MSK<1> . Therefore , all MSK<1> are MSK<2> . " +571,571,571,571,571,571,571,573,1930,"""You can't believe that theory. No one would believe that. It's too unbelievable.""",fallacy of relevance,""" You ca n't MSK<0> that theory . No one would MSK<0> that . It 's too unbelievable . "" " +572,572,572,572,572,572,572,574,1431,"""The critical mission was horribly executed."" is an example of ...",appeal to emotion,""" The critical mission was horribly executed . "" is an example of ... " +573,573,573,573,573,573,573,575,1357,"All Paul Newman movies are great. +All great movies are Oscar winners. +Therefore, all Oscar winners are Paul Newman movies.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are great . MSK<0> are MSK<2> . Therefore , all MSK<2> are coref1 movies . " +574,574,574,574,574,574,574,576,1817,"“The police should stop environmental demonstrators from inconveniencing the general public. We pay our taxes.” +“Surely global meltdown is infinitely worse than a little inconvenience?”",fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> The police should stop environmental demonstrators from MSK<1> the general public . MSK<2> pay MSK<2> taxes . MSK<0> MSK<0> Surely global meltdown is infinitely worse than a little MSK<1> ? MSK<0> +575,575,575,575,575,575,575,577,413,"“President Kumail raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Kumail is responsible for the rise in crime.”",false causality,"MSK<2> MSK<0> raised taxes , and then the rate of violent MSK<1> went up . MSK<0> is responsible for the rise in MSK<1> . MSK<2> " +576,576,576,576,576,576,576,578,118,"My friend said her Math class was hard, and the one I’m in is hard, too. All Math classes must be hard!",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> said MSK<0> MSK<2> was MSK<3> , and the one coref1 ’m in is MSK<3> , too . All MSK<2> must be MSK<3> ! " +577,577,577,577,577,577,577,579,2046,Studies show that it takes up to seven years for the human body to digest a piece of gum.,fallacy of credibility,Studies show that it takes up to seven years for the human body to digest a piece of gum . +578,578,578,578,578,578,578,580,2236,"Parent: I really don’t want you to smoke pot. It’s still illegal, and could get you into trouble. +Child: Didn’t you smoke pot when you were my age? You must not think it’s a big deal.",ad hominem,"Parent : MSK<0> really do n’t want MSK<1> to MSK<3> . It ’s still illegal , and could get MSK<1> into trouble . Child : Did n’t MSK<1> MSK<3> when MSK<1> were MSK<0> age ? MSK<1> must not think it ’s a big deal . " +579,579,579,579,579,579,579,581,2029,Two words: New Coke.,fallacy of credibility,Two words : New Coke . +580,580,580,580,580,580,580,582,636,"You must obey the law, because it's illegal to break the law.",circular reasoning,"You must obey MSK<0> , because MSK<0> 's illegal to break MSK<0> . " +581,581,581,581,581,581,581,583,844,"""Four legs good, two legs bad""",ad populum,""" Four MSK<0> good , two MSK<0> bad "" " +582,582,582,582,582,582,582,584,2242,"Gus is Christian or Gus is politically liberal. +Gus is a Christian. +Therefore, Gus is not politically liberal.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> or MSK<0> is MSK<3> . MSK<0> is a MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> is not MSK<3> . " +583,583,583,583,583,583,583,585,303,If we get rid of assault weapons for citizens then we will also soon lose freedom of speech and all freedoms as other countries rush in to conquer us (if the zombies don’t exterminate us first!),faulty generalization,If MSK<0> get rid of assault weapons for citizens then MSK<0> will also soon lose MSK<1> of speech and all MSK<1> as other countries rush in to conquer MSK<0> ( if the zombies do n’t exterminate MSK<0> first ! ) +584,584,584,584,584,584,584,586,175,"Supreme Court Justice Byron White was an All-American football player while in college, so how can you say that athletes are dumb?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> was an All - American MSK<1> MSK<1> while in college , so how can MSK<0> say that MSK<1> are dumb ? " +585,585,585,585,585,585,585,587,571,"Jen: Don’t you realize that all this drinking you are doing is making your family miserable? +Bridget: Yes, I do. +Jen: Then what are you doing about it? +Bridget: Drinking to forget. +",false causality,"MSK<0> : Do n’t MSK<0> realize that all this MSK<2> MSK<0> are doing is making MSK<0> family miserable ? MSK<1> : Yes , MSK<1> do . MSK<0> : Then what are MSK<0> doing about it ? MSK<1> : MSK<2> to forget . " +586,586,586,586,586,586,586,588,882,Aliens must exist because most people believe in them.,ad populum,MSK<0> must exist because most people believe in MSK<0> . +587,587,587,587,587,587,587,589,2333,"Of course the Senator from Maine opposes a reduction in naval spending. After all, Bath Ironworks, which produces warships, is in Maine.",ad hominem,"Of course the Senator from MSK<0> opposes a reduction in MSK<1> spending . After all , Bath Ironworks , which produces MSK<1> , is in MSK<0> . " +588,588,588,588,588,588,588,590,323,"""If you don't get an A in Mr. K's class you will fail high school, never graduate, and end up fighting people for nickels under freeway as a career""",faulty generalization,""" If MSK<0> do n't get an A in Mr. K 's class MSK<0> will fail high school , never graduate , and end up fighting people for nickels under freeway as a career "" " +589,589,589,589,589,589,589,591,354,"I heard that the Catholic Church was involved in a sex scandal cover-up. Therefore, my 102-year-old Catholic neighbor, who frequently attends Church, is guilty as well!",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> heard that MSK<1> was involved in a sex scandal cover - up . Therefore , MSK<0> 102 - year - old Catholic neighbor , who frequently attends MSK<1> , is guilty as well ! " +590,590,590,590,590,590,590,592,1878,"Mike: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse, why on earth would you have done that? + +Ken: But what is morality exactly? + +Mike: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. + +Ken: But who creates this code?...",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : It is morally wrong to cheat on MSK<1> spouse , why on earth would MSK<1> have done that ? MSK<2> : But what is MSK<3> exactly ? MSK<0> : MSK<3> ’s a MSK<4> of conduct shared by cultures . MSK<2> : But who creates this MSK<4> ? ... " +591,591,591,591,591,591,591,593,2332,"I think that we should reject what Father Jones has to say about the ethical issues of abortion because he is a Catholic priest. After all, Father Jones is required to hold such views",ad hominem,"I think that we should reject what MSK<0> has to say about the ethical issues of abortion because MSK<0> is a Catholic priest . After all , MSK<0> is required to hold such views " +592,592,592,592,592,592,592,594,2214,"Speaker 1: You should trust the Bible because it’s the Word of God. +Speaker 2: How do you know it’s the Word of God? +Speaker 1: Because God tells us it is. +Speaker 2: Where does God tell us this? +Speaker 1: Right here, in the Bible.",circular reasoning,"MSK<1> : MSK<2> should trust MSK<3> because MSK<3> ’s the MSK<4> of MSK<5> . MSK<1> : How do MSK<2> know MSK<3> ’s the MSK<4> of MSK<5> ? MSK<1> : Because MSK<5> MSK<7> MSK<3> is . MSK<1> : Where does MSK<5> MSK<7> this ? MSK<1> : Right here , in the Bible . " +593,593,593,593,593,593,593,595,1572,If you don't say the Pledge of Allegiance you are a traitor.,false dilemma,If MSK<0> do n't say the Pledge of Allegiance MSK<0> are a traitor . +594,594,594,594,594,594,594,596,591,"I have flipped heads five times in a row. As a result, the next flip will probably be tails.",false causality,"I have MSK<0> heads five times in a row . As a result , the next MSK<0> will probably be tails . " +595,595,595,595,595,595,595,597,490,blame opponent's policy for the country's problems,false causality,blame opponent 's policy for the country 's problems +596,596,596,596,596,596,596,598,2137,"Don't be out-dated and un-fashionable! Buy the new, modern double-lined heavy duty jeans - the old ripped jeans of the past are out!",intentional,"Do n't be out - dated and un-fashionable ! Buy the new , modern double - lined heavy duty MSK<0> - the old ripped MSK<0> of the past are out ! " +597,597,597,597,597,597,597,599,1982,A commercial claims that a specific brand of cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast.,fallacy of credibility,A commercial claims that MSK<0> is the best way to start the MSK<1> because MSK<2> says that MSK<0> is what MSK<2> eats every MSK<1> for breakfast . +598,598,598,598,598,598,598,600,1678,A misrepresentation of an opponent’s position that makes it easier to argue against,fallacy of extension,A misrepresentation of MSK<0> that makes MSK<0> easier to argue against +599,599,599,599,599,599,599,601,1630,We as the Board can either choose to approve this initial public offering or we can suffer slow annihilation at the hands of our competitors.,false dilemma,MSK<0> as the Board can either choose to approve this initial public offering or MSK<0> can suffer slow annihilation at the hands of MSK<0> competitors . +600,600,600,600,600,600,600,602,606,Plagiarism is deceitful because it is dishonest.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is MSK<1> because MSK<0> is MSK<1> . +601,601,601,601,601,601,601,603,752,"Bert: How do eyes project an image to your brain? +Ernie: Think of it as a little guy in your brain watching the movie projected by your eyes. +Bert: Ok, but what is happening in the little guy in your head’s brain? +Ernie: Well, think of it as a little guy in his brain watching a movie... +",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> : How do MSK<1> MSK<2> an image to MSK<3> ? MSK<4> : MSK<5> of MSK<6> as a MSK<8> in MSK<3> MSK<9> the MSK<10> MSK<2> by MSK<3> MSK<1> . MSK<0> : Ok , but what is happening in the MSK<8> in MSK<3> ? MSK<4> : Well , MSK<5> of MSK<6> as a MSK<8> in MSK<6> MSK<9> a MSK<10> ... " +602,602,602,602,602,602,602,604,1067,or group in order to discredit an idea with which the person or group is associated; distracts the reader from the real issue,ad hominem,or MSK<0> in order to discredit an idea with which the person or MSK<0> is associated ; distracts the reader from the real issue +603,603,603,603,603,603,603,605,247,"Allowing overnight guests in the dorm rooms will lead to nothing but trouble: promiscuity, teen pregnancy, and eventually, a bunch of unwed mothers on campus, trying to complete their degrees while raising a child.",faulty generalization,"Allowing overnight guests in the dorm rooms will lead to nothing but trouble : promiscuity , teen pregnancy , and eventually , a bunch of MSK<0> on campus , trying to complete MSK<0> degrees while raising a child . " +604,604,604,604,604,604,604,606,2056,"I don’t care what scientists say, my mother always told me that the world is flat, and she would never lie to me!",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> do n’t care what scientists say , MSK<0> always told MSK<0> that the world is flat , and coref1 would never lie to MSK<0> ! " +605,605,605,605,605,605,605,607,2040,"You should eat more green leafy vegetables, because Ms. Lord says so, and she is an expert on grammar and vocabulary.",fallacy of credibility,"You should eat more green leafy vegetables , because MSK<0> says so , and MSK<0> is an expert on grammar and vocabulary . " +606,606,606,606,606,606,606,608,667,Paranormal activity is real because I've seen a ghost.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> activity is real because I 've seen a MSK<0> . +607,607,607,607,607,607,607,609,237,"My mother always told me that if I went outside right after bathing, during winter, I would catch pneumonia.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> mother always told MSK<0> that if MSK<0> went outside right after bathing , during winter , MSK<0> would catch pneumonia . " +608,608,608,608,608,608,608,610,1741,"occurs when your opponent over-simplifies or misrepresents your argument (i.e., setting up a ""straw man"") to make it easier to attack or refute",fallacy of extension,occurs when MSK<0> MSK<0> to make coref1 easier to attack or refute +609,609,609,609,609,609,609,611,1541,We cannot support immigrants because we have too many homeless and poor Americans.,false dilemma,MSK<0> can not support immigrants because MSK<0> have too many homeless and poor Americans . +610,610,610,610,610,610,610,612,1762,"Consider the following exchange: +Omar: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. +Kayla: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right. +Of what fallacy is Kayla guilty?",fallacy of extension,Consider the following exchange : Omar : I MSK<0> capital punishment is a necessary component of MSK<1> justice system and should remain MSK<2> . MSK<3> : So MSK<3> are saying that murder should be MSK<2> and MSK<4> is okay for MSK<1> to go around killing MSK<5> just because MSK<1> MSK<0> MSK<5> deserve MSK<4> ? That is n't right . Of what fallacy is MSK<3> guilty ? +611,611,611,611,611,611,611,613,114,"Sometimes flu vaccines don’t work, therefore vaccines are useless.",faulty generalization,"Sometimes flu MSK<0> do n’t work , therefore MSK<0> are useless . " +612,612,612,612,612,612,612,614,1489,"Timmy: Mom, what if I don’t believe in God? +Mom: Then you burn in Hell forever. Why do you ask? +Timmy: No reason. +",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> , what if I do n’t believe in God ? MSK<1> : Then MSK<2> burn in Hell forever . Why do MSK<2> ask ? MSK<0> : No reason . " +613,613,613,613,613,613,613,615,1315,"""People generally like to walk on the beach. Beaches have sand. Therefore, having sand floors in homes would be a great idea!""",fallacy of logic,""" People generally like to walk on the MSK<0> . MSK<0> have MSK<1> . Therefore , having MSK<1> floors in homes would be a great idea ! "" " +614,614,614,614,614,614,614,616,1649,"Sugar is an essential component of the body...a key material in all sorts of metabolic processes,' neglecting the fact that it is glucose (blood sugar) not ordinary table sugar (sucrose) that is the vital nourishment.",equivocation,"MSK<0> is an essential component of the body ... a key material in all sorts of metabolic processes , ' neglecting the fact that MSK<0> is MSK<1> ( blood MSK<1> ) not ordinary table MSK<1> ( sucrose ) that is the vital nourishment . " +615,615,615,615,615,615,615,617,2131,"Angus declares that Scotsmen do not put sugar on their porridge, to which Lachlan points out that he is a Scotsman and puts sugar on his porridge. Furious, like a true Scot, Angus yells that no true Scotsman sugars his porridge.",intentional,"MSK<0> declares that MSK<1> do not put MSK<2> on MSK<1> porridge , to which MSK<3> points out that MSK<3> is a MSK<4> and puts MSK<2> on MSK<3> . Furious , like a MSK<5> Scot , MSK<0> yells that no MSK<5> MSK<4> MSK<2> MSK<0> . " +616,616,616,616,616,616,616,618,2328,Discoveries from Archimedes should be dismissed because he made them in a bathtub and not a proper university laboratory.,ad hominem,MSK<0> MSK<1> should be dismissed because MSK<1> made MSK<0> in a bathtub and not a proper university laboratory . +617,617,617,617,617,617,617,619,1117,"""Andrea Starkk has written several books arguing that the media harms women when it comes to body image. But Starkk is an ugly, bitter person, so you shouldn't listen to her.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> has written several books arguing that MSK<1> harms women when MSK<1> comes to body image . But MSK<0> is an ugly , bitter person , so you should n't listen to MSK<0> . "" " +618,618,618,618,618,618,618,620,486,"""A baseball pitcher bought new socks before he pitched a winning game. The new socks caused a pitcher to throw faster! He will wear the new socks for EVERY game now."" + +This is an example of...",false causality,""" MSK<0> bought MSK<1> before MSK<0> pitched a winning MSK<2> . MSK<1> caused a pitcher to throw faster ! MSK<0> will wear MSK<1> for EVERY MSK<2> now . "" This is an example of ... " +619,619,619,619,619,619,619,621,936,"""That politician wants you to think he loves America. His last rally had 20 American flags flying behind him"" IS an example of this fallacy.",ad populum,""" MSK<0> wants you to think MSK<0> loves America . MSK<0> had 20 American flags flying behind MSK<0> "" IS an example of coref1 . " +620,620,620,620,620,620,620,622,1821,This fallacy is a distraction from the argument typically with some sentiment that seems to be relevant but isn’t really on-topic.,fallacy of relevance,This fallacy is a distraction from the argument typically with some sentiment that seems to be relevant but is n’t really on - topic . +621,621,621,621,621,621,621,623,1417,"Power lines cause cancer. I met a little boy with cancer who lived just 20 miles from a power line who looked into my eyes and said, in his weak voice, “Please do whatever you can so that other kids won’t have to go through what I am going through.” I urge you to vote for this bill to tear down all power lines and replace them with monkeys on treadmills.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<1> cause MSK<2> . MSK<3> met a little boy with MSK<2> who lived just 20 miles from a MSK<1> who looked into MSK<3> eyes and said , in his weak voice , MSK<6> Please do whatever MSK<4> can so that other kids wo n’t have to go through what MSK<3> am going through . MSK<6> MSK<3> urge MSK<4> to vote for this bill to tear down MSK<5> and replace MSK<5> with monkeys on treadmills . " +622,622,622,622,622,622,622,624,424,“I sneezed exactly at the same time the power went off. My sneeze must’ve done something to make the power go off. “,false causality,MSK<0> MSK<2> exactly at the same time MSK<3> went off . MSK<2> must ’ve done something to make MSK<3> go off . MSK<0> +623,623,623,623,623,623,623,625,1398,A commercial about abandoned animals needing shelter or a forever home. They ask for a small donation to help these struggling animals.,appeal to emotion,A commercial about abandoned MSK<0> needing shelter or a forever home . They ask for a small donation to help these struggling MSK<0> . +624,624,624,624,624,624,624,626,1504,"Melvin: Boss, why do I have to work weekends when nobody else in the company does? +Boss: Am I sensing insubordination? I can find another employee very quickly, thanks to Craigslist, you know. +",appeal to emotion,"Melvin : MSK<0> , why do MSK<1> have to work weekends when nobody else in the company does ? MSK<0> : Am MSK<1> sensing insubordination ? MSK<1> can find another employee very quickly , thanks to Craigslist , you know . " +625,625,625,625,625,625,625,627,1173,"Salesman: This car gets better than average gas mileage and is one of the most reliable cars according to Consumer Reports. +Will: I doubt it—you obviously just want to sell me that car. +",ad hominem,Salesman : MSK<0> gets better than average gas mileage and is one of the most reliable MSK<1> according to Consumer Reports . Will : MSK<2> doubt MSK<0> — you obviously just want to sell MSK<2> that MSK<1> . +626,626,626,626,626,626,626,628,605,President Reagan was a great communicator because he had the knack of talking effectively to the people.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> was a great communicator because MSK<0> had the knack of talking effectively to the people . +627,627,627,627,627,627,627,629,1707,"Ms. Long has suggested that our schools let students take statistics instead of algebra to graduate. Frankly, it is puzzling to me that she thinks algebra is a useless subject.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> has suggested that our schools let students take statistics instead of MSK<1> to graduate . Frankly , it is puzzling to MSK<0> that MSK<0> thinks MSK<1> is a useless subject . " +628,628,628,628,628,628,628,630,411,Naima is scratched by a cat while visiting her friend. Two days later she comes down with a fever. Naima concludes that the cat's scratch must be the cause of her illness.,false causality,MSK<0> is MSK<1> by MSK<2> while visiting MSK<0> friend . Two days later MSK<0> comes down with a fever . MSK<0> concludes that MSK<2> MSK<1> must be the cause of MSK<0> illness . +629,629,629,629,629,629,629,631,2275,"Speaker 1: I think it’s terrible that a game hunter killed Cecil the lion. +Speaker 2: What about all the babies that are killed every day by abortion?",fallacy of relevance,MSK<2> : I think it ’s terrible that a game hunter MSK<1> Cecil the lion . MSK<2> : What about all the babies that are MSK<1> every day by abortion ? +630,630,630,630,630,630,630,632,2329,"Boris is not qualified to make suggestions about our penal system. As an ex-convict, he would always take the criminals’ side.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is not qualified to make suggestions about our penal system . As an ex-convict , MSK<0> would always take the criminals ’ side . " +631,631,631,631,631,631,631,633,2184,"Because you found something difficult to understand, or are unaware of how it works, you made out like it is probably not true.",intentional,"Because MSK<0> found something difficult to understand , or are unaware of how MSK<1> works , MSK<0> made out like MSK<1> is probably not true . " +632,632,632,632,632,632,632,634,214,"Pastor Pete: People are turning to God everywhere! 9 out of 10 people I interviewed said that they had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. +Fred: Where did you find these people you interviewed? +Pastor Pete: In my church.",faulty generalization,MSK<1> : People are turning to God everywhere ! MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<4> said that MSK<2> had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ . Fred : Where did MSK<5> find MSK<2> MSK<5> MSK<4> ? MSK<1> : In MSK<3> church . +633,633,633,633,633,633,633,635,1576,"When someone says, ""Either schools need to fully open immediately and no students should wear masks or all teachers are Communists!""",false dilemma,"When someone says , "" Either schools need to fully open immediately and no students should wear masks or all teachers are Communists ! "" " +634,634,634,634,634,634,634,636,474,"Farmer McDonald: Ever since they put up that new power plant across the river, we haven't had a bit of rain. I'm tellin' you, mankind has got too big for its britches when it fiddles around with nature.",false causality,"MSK<0> : Ever since they put up that new power plant across the river , we have n't had a bit of rain . MSK<0> 'm tellin ' you , MSK<1> has got too big for MSK<1> britches when MSK<1> fiddles around with nature . " +635,635,635,635,635,635,635,637,1183,"My doctor is overweight, so I don't believe anything he tells me about improving my health.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is overweight , so MSK<1> do n't believe anything MSK<0> tells MSK<1> about improving MSK<1> health . " +636,636,636,636,636,636,636,638,33,"Even without watching the movie, I just know that it would not be as good as the book.",faulty generalization,"Even without watching MSK<0> , I just know that MSK<0> would not be as good as the book . " +637,637,637,637,637,637,637,639,1745,Bob Jones is a monster who likes to separate immigrant families in detention centers. How could you vote for someone like that??,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> is a monster who MSK<1> to separate immigrant families in detention centers . How could MSK<0> vote for someone MSK<1> that ?? +638,638,638,638,638,638,638,640,1719,"""People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor.""",fallacy of extension,""" People who do n't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor . "" " +639,639,639,639,639,639,639,641,1185,You can't believe Bob's idea. He's a socialist.,ad hominem,You ca n't believe MSK<0> idea . MSK<0> 's a socialist . +640,640,640,640,640,640,640,642,1554,You are either a leader or a follower.,false dilemma,You are either a leader or a follower . +641,641,641,641,641,641,641,643,1081,"Joseph can’t be class president, he’s poor!”",ad hominem,"MSK<0> ca n’t be class president , MSK<0> ’s poor ! ” " +642,642,642,642,642,642,642,644,1704,My opponent argues that we should abolish the soda tax. It's a shame that he wants to encourage people to eat and drink unhealthily. I say we keep it.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> argues that MSK<1> should abolish the soda tax . MSK<2> 's a shame that MSK<0> wants to encourage people to eat and drink unhealthily . coref1 say MSK<1> keep MSK<2> . +643,643,643,643,643,643,643,645,421,"""Because I forgot to leave my porch light on, someone robbed my house.""",false causality,""" Because MSK<0> forgot to leave MSK<0> porch light on , someone robbed MSK<0> house . "" " +644,644,644,644,644,644,644,646,1933,Some people say that the coronavirus is dangerous. Others say that it is not dangerous. That must mean that some coronavirus vaccinations are fine while others are not.,fallacy of relevance,Some people say that MSK<0> is MSK<1> . Others say that MSK<0> is not MSK<1> . That must mean that some coronavirus vaccinations are fine while others are not . +645,645,645,645,645,645,645,647,501,Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before a test helps me get better grades. I did that and got an A on my last test in history.,false causality,Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before MSK<0> helps MSK<1> get better grades . MSK<1> did that and got an A on MSK<0> in history . +646,646,646,646,646,646,646,648,817,This happens when you assume that something is acceptable just because it is very common.,ad populum,This happens when you assume that MSK<0> is acceptable just because MSK<0> is very common . +647,647,647,647,647,647,647,649,223,"If I don’t take this A.P. class, then I won’t do well on the exam. If I don’t do well on the A.P. exam, then I can’t get into a good college. If I can’t get into a good college, then I’ll never get a good job. If I can’t get a good job, then I’m going to have to live in my parents’ basement forever. Guess I’ll sign up for the A.P. class.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n’t take MSK<1> , then MSK<0> wo n’t do well on MSK<2> . If MSK<0> do n’t do well on MSK<2> , then MSK<0> ca n’t get into MSK<3> . If MSK<0> ca n’t get into MSK<3> , then MSK<0> ’ll never get MSK<4> . If MSK<0> ca n’t get MSK<4> , then MSK<0> ’m going to have to live in MSK<0> parents ’ basement forever . Guess MSK<0> ’ll sign up for MSK<1> . " +648,648,648,648,648,648,648,650,489,"You got a cold two nights ago but last night you stayed up really late and now you are no longer sick, so it must be because you stayed up really late last night. What fallacy is being committed?",false causality,"MSK<0> got a cold two MSK<1> ago but last MSK<1> MSK<0> MSK<2> up really MSK<3> and now MSK<0> are no longer sick , so it must be because MSK<0> MSK<2> up really MSK<3> last MSK<1> . What fallacy is being committed ? " +649,649,649,649,649,649,649,651,23,"That type of car is poorly made; a friend of mine has one, and it continually gives him trouble.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is poorly made ; MSK<1> has one , and MSK<0> continually gives MSK<1> trouble . " +650,650,650,650,650,650,650,652,1616,"Autumn is trying to raise money for her university's library. In her address to the board of trustees, she says, ""We must raise tuition to cover the cost of new books. Otherwise the library will be forced to close."" + +Of what fallacy is this an example?",false dilemma,"Autumn is trying to MSK<0> money for MSK<1> . In MSK<1> address to the board of trustees , MSK<1> says , "" We must MSK<0> tuition to cover the cost of new books . Otherwise coref1 will be forced to close . "" Of what fallacy is this an example ? " +651,651,651,651,651,651,651,653,1488,"If we don’t bail out the big automakers, the US economy will collapse. Therefore, we need to bail out the automakers.",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> do n’t MSK<1> out MSK<2> , the US economy will collapse . Therefore , MSK<0> need to MSK<1> out MSK<2> . " +652,652,652,652,652,652,652,654,932,Verizon advertising the newest Samsung Galaxy phone that they claim everyone else who has bought it loves the new product.,ad populum,MSK<0> advertising the newest MSK<1> phone that MSK<1> claim everyone else who has bought MSK<0> loves the new product . +653,653,653,653,653,653,653,655,2379,I think that businesses should not have to limit the amount of pollutants they release into the atmosphere because Rush Limbaugh says that there is no real evidence for industrial pollutants causing the Greenhouse Effect.,fallacy of credibility,I think that MSK<0> should not have to limit the amount of MSK<1> MSK<0> release into the atmosphere because Rush Limbaugh says that there is no real evidence for industrial MSK<1> causing the Greenhouse Effect . +654,654,654,654,654,654,654,656,1441,I don’t see what’s wrong with engaging the services of a professional escort.,appeal to emotion,I do n’t see what ’s wrong with engaging the services of a professional escort . +655,655,655,655,655,655,655,657,1986,"""Dra. Vicky Belo said that all kind of cars need fuel to start."" + +What fallacy is being committed in the sentence above?",fallacy of credibility,""" Dra . Vicky Belo said that all kind of cars need fuel to start . "" What fallacy is being committed in the sentence above ? " +656,656,656,656,656,656,656,658,951,We surveyed all the customers in the store and they all agreed that staying open 24 hours would be a great idea. We need to put together a 24-hour schedule as soon as possible.,ad populum,MSK<0> surveyed MSK<1> in the store and MSK<1> agreed that staying open MSK<2> MSK<3> would be a great idea . MSK<0> need to put together a MSK<2> - MSK<3> schedule as soon as possible . +657,657,657,657,657,657,657,659,2383,John agrees with me that drinking energy drinks are bad for you. ,fallacy of credibility,John agrees with me that MSK<0> energy MSK<0> are bad for you . +658,658,658,658,658,658,658,660,1377,"I know you don’t like the kitty-cat sweater that Grandma knitted for you, but she worked so hard on it and it will make her happy to see you wear it in the family holiday photo.",appeal to emotion,"I know MSK<0> do n’t like the MSK<3> - MSK<3> sweater that Grandma knitted for MSK<0> , but MSK<1> worked so hard on MSK<2> and MSK<2> will make MSK<1> happy to see MSK<0> wear MSK<2> in the family holiday photo . " +659,659,659,659,659,659,659,661,753,"Dicky: So how do you think life began? +Ralphie: Simple. Aliens from another planet seeded this planet with life billions of years ago. +Dicky: OK, but how did that alien life form begin? +Ralphie: Simple. Aliens from another planet seeded that planet with life. +",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> : So how do MSK<0> think MSK<1> MSK<2> ? MSK<3> : MSK<4> . MSK<6> coref3 with MSK<1> billions of years ago . MSK<0> , but how did that alien MSK<1> form MSK<2> ? MSK<3> : MSK<4> . MSK<6> that planet with MSK<1> . " +660,660,660,660,660,660,660,662,1022,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees, Annie Smith is the best-liked CEO in our company's history.",ad hominem,"Thanks to her enduring popularity with employees , Annie Smith is the best - liked CEO in our company 's history . " +661,661,661,661,661,661,661,663,900,"Justin Beiber wears Ray Bans, so you should buy a pair to wear in the sun.",ad populum,"Justin Beiber MSK<0> Ray Bans , so you should buy a pair to MSK<0> in the sun . " +662,662,662,662,662,662,662,664,2320,God exists because the Bible says so. The Bible is a reliable source because it is the word of God.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> exists because MSK<1> says so . MSK<1> is a reliable source because MSK<1> is the word of MSK<0> . +663,663,663,663,663,663,663,665,718,"Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan are banging at the doors, and the political establishment, consisting of both politicians and the media, seems determined not to let them in on the grounds that they have no public support.",circular reasoning,"Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan are banging at the doors , and the political establishment , consisting of MSK<0> , seems determined not to let MSK<0> in on the grounds that MSK<0> have no public support . " +664,664,664,664,664,664,664,666,700,marijuana shouldn’t be legalized because it wasn’t socially acceptable.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> should n’t be legalized because MSK<0> was n’t socially acceptable . +665,665,665,665,665,665,665,667,266,the following is an example of...,faulty generalization,the following is an example of ... +666,666,666,666,666,666,666,668,2142,"While I think most people shouldn't be allowed to falsely claim they need a support animal on airplanes, I really do need my dog to calm me down. It's not my fault my doctor won't give me authorization.",intentional,"While MSK<0> think MSK<1> should n't be allowed to falsely claim MSK<1> MSK<2> a support MSK<3> on airplanes , MSK<0> really do MSK<2> MSK<0> MSK<3> to calm MSK<0> down . It 's not MSK<0> fault MSK<0> doctor wo n't give MSK<0> authorization . " +667,667,667,667,667,667,667,669,935,"""Everyone uses Social Media to fundraise, therefore there's no problem with asking for money on social media sites as long as it's going to charity"" SHOWS evidence of what fallacy?",ad populum,""" Everyone uses MSK<1> to fundraise , therefore there 's no problem with asking for money on MSK<1> sites as long as it 's going to charity "" SHOWS evidence of what fallacy ? " +668,668,668,668,668,668,668,670,615,Cell phones stop students from concentrating in class because they are distracting.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> stop students from concentrating in class because MSK<0> are distracting . +669,669,669,669,669,669,669,671,1728,"Person #1: We need to start high school later in the morning. +Person #2: Oh, so you think we should all just sleep in until noon and have school until it gets dark?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> # MSK<3> : MSK<1> need to start high MSK<2> later in the morning . MSK<0> # MSK<3> : Oh , so you think MSK<1> should all just sleep in until noon and have MSK<2> until it gets dark ? " +670,670,670,670,670,670,670,672,1858,"""You asked me why the unemployment rate has increased once more, but I'm going to tell you what has an even worse effect on morale in this country.""",fallacy of relevance,""" MSK<0> asked MSK<1> why MSK<2> has increased once more , but MSK<1> 'm going to tell MSK<0> what has an even worse effect on morale in MSK<2> . "" " +671,671,671,671,671,671,671,673,78,People who read are smart.,faulty generalization,People who read are smart . +672,672,672,672,672,672,672,674,1203,"He was born to Catholic parents and raised as a Catholic until his confirmation in 8th grade. Therefore, he is bound to want to defend some Catholic traditions and, therefore, cannot be taken seriously.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> was born to MSK<1> parents and raised as a MSK<1> until MSK<0> confirmation in 8th grade . Therefore , MSK<0> is bound to want to defend some MSK<1> traditions and , therefore , can not be taken seriously . " +673,673,673,673,673,673,673,675,654,"Pvt. Joe Bowers: What are these electrolytes? Do you even know? +Secretary of State: They're... what they use to make Brawndo! +Pvt. Joe Bowers: But why do they use them to make Brawndo? +Secretary of Defense: [raises hand after a pause] Because Brawndo's got electrolytes.",circular reasoning,MSK<1> : What are MSK<2> ? Do you even know ? MSK<3> of State : MSK<4> 're ... what MSK<4> MSK<5> to make MSK<6> ! MSK<1> : But why do MSK<4> MSK<5> MSK<4> to make MSK<6> ? MSK<3> of Defense : [ raises hand after a pause ] Because MSK<2> . +674,674,674,674,674,674,674,676,2292,"All Greek food causes illness; when I traveled through Greece, I got food poisoning.",faulty generalization,"All MSK<2> MSK<0> causes illness ; when MSK<1> traveled through MSK<2> , MSK<1> got MSK<0> poisoning . " +675,675,675,675,675,675,675,677,1449,"“I really deserve an “A” on this paper, professor. Not only did I study during my grandmother’s funeral, but I also passed up the heart transplant surgery, even though that was the first matching donor in 3 years.”",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> MSK<1> really deserve an MSK<0> A MSK<0> on this paper , professor . Not only did MSK<1> study during MSK<1> grandmother ’s funeral , but MSK<1> also passed up the heart transplant surgery , even though that was the first matching donor in 3 years . MSK<0> " +676,676,676,676,676,676,676,678,1494,"If everyone lived his or her life exactly like Jesus lived his life, the world would be a beautiful place!",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> his or MSK<0> MSK<2> exactly like MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<2> , the world would be a beautiful place ! " +677,677,677,677,677,677,677,679,1606,I called my friend and he didn't answer. He wasn't home or he was dead.,false dilemma,MSK<0> called MSK<0> friend and MSK<1> did n't answer . MSK<1> was n't home or MSK<1> was dead . +678,678,678,678,678,678,678,680,1727,"Senator A: ""We should spend less on our military budget and spend more on health and education."" +Senator B: ""So you want to leave the country defenseless?""",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> A : "" MSK<1> should MSK<2> less on MSK<1> military budget and MSK<2> more on health and education . "" MSK<0> B : "" So you want to leave the country defenseless ? "" " +679,679,679,679,679,679,679,681,121,My Aunt was in the hospital for 6 weeks because she didn't wear a seatbelt.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> was in the hospital for 6 weeks because MSK<0> did n't wear a seatbelt . +680,680,680,680,680,680,680,682,2084,"""Trump won't release his tax returns and prove he's clean, therefore he must have something to hide.""",intentional,""" MSK<0> wo n't release MSK<0> tax returns and prove MSK<0> 's clean , therefore MSK<0> must have something to hide . "" " +681,681,681,681,681,681,681,683,2225,"Jack: You should stop smoking - it's bad for you. +Jill: Look who's talking! You smoke three packs a day!",ad hominem,Jack : MSK<0> should stop MSK<1> - it 's bad for MSK<0> . Jill : Look who 's talking ! MSK<0> MSK<1> three packs a day ! +682,682,682,682,682,682,682,684,483,"I. The Ganges river is flooded due to large sheets of ice coming down from the Himalayas. +II. Many people in the Himalayan ranges lost their houses under huge sheets of ice.",false causality,I . The Ganges river is flooded due to MSK<0> of MSK<1> coming down from the Himalayas . II . MSK<2> lost MSK<2> houses under MSK<0> of MSK<1> . +683,683,683,683,683,683,683,685,1757,If you don't have a recycling bin you hate the earth and don't care about pollution.,fallacy of extension,If MSK<0> do n't have a recycling bin MSK<0> hate the earth and do n't care about pollution . +684,684,684,684,684,684,684,686,511,"During the first week of July ice cream sales climbed, and during the second week murder rates climbed. Therefore, ice cream inspires murder.",false causality,"During the first MSK<0> of July MSK<2> sales MSK<3> , and during the second MSK<0> MSK<4> rates MSK<3> . Therefore , MSK<2> inspires MSK<4> . " +685,685,685,685,685,685,685,687,2293,All engineers are introverts who would rather relate to computers than people. ,faulty generalization,All engineers are introverts who would rather relate to computers than people . +686,686,686,686,686,686,686,688,51,Christine has a terrible experience with a boyfriend. She decides that all boys are mean. This is an example of which logical fallacy?,faulty generalization,MSK<0> has a terrible experience with a boyfriend . MSK<0> decides that MSK<1> are mean . MSK<1> is an example of which logical fallacy ? +687,687,687,687,687,687,687,689,1599,"“If you really loved me, you would buy me everything I ever wanted!”",false dilemma,"MSK<2> If MSK<0> really loved MSK<1> , MSK<0> would buy MSK<1> everything MSK<1> ever wanted ! MSK<2> " +688,688,688,688,688,688,688,690,2006,"My professor, who has a Ph.D. in Astronomy, once told me that ghosts are real. Therefore, ghosts are real.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> professor , who has a Ph.D. in Astronomy , once told MSK<0> that MSK<1> are MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<1> are MSK<2> . " +689,689,689,689,689,689,689,691,2222,"""That's what abortion is - killing innocent humans for money. Abortionists are government licensed hit men.""",ad hominem,""" That 's what abortion is - killing innocent humans for money . Abortionists are government licensed hit men . "" " +690,690,690,690,690,690,690,692,1251,"It is ridiculous to have spent thousands of dollars to rescue those two whales trapped in the Arctic ice. Why, look at all the people trapped in jobs they don’t like.",fallacy of logic,"It is ridiculous to have spent thousands of dollars to rescue those two whales MSK<0> in the Arctic ice . Why , look at all the people MSK<0> in jobs they do n’t like . " +691,691,691,691,691,691,691,693,2097,"Audrey: I am a human being. I am not a cyborg from the future here to destroy humanity. + +Fred: Prove that you are human! Cyborgs don't pass out when they lose a lot of blood. Here's a knife. + +Audrey: Get to bed, Freddie. And no more SYFY channel before bed!",intentional,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> am a MSK<2> being . MSK<1> am not a cyborg from the future here to destroy humanity . Fred : Prove that you are MSK<2> ! MSK<3> do n't pass out when MSK<3> lose a lot of blood . Here 's a knife . MSK<0> : Get to MSK<4> , Freddie . And no more SYFY channel before MSK<4> ! " +692,692,692,692,692,692,692,694,2010,Beyond Meat burgers are healthy for us because they do not have any meat in them.,fallacy of credibility,Beyond MSK<0> burgers are healthy for us because MSK<1> do not have any MSK<0> in MSK<1> . +693,693,693,693,693,693,693,695,1450,We should give the other applicant the job because he has a poor family and he needs to provide for them. It looks like he suffers a lot!,appeal to emotion,We should give the other applicant the job because MSK<0> has a poor family and MSK<0> needs to provide for them . It looks like MSK<0> suffers a lot ! +694,694,694,694,694,694,694,696,2322,"According to my brain, my brain is reliable.",circular reasoning,"According to MSK<1> , MSK<1> is reliable . " +695,695,695,695,695,695,695,697,1734,"""Coronavirus originated in China, therefore all Chinese people are sick.""",fallacy of extension,""" Coronavirus originated in MSK<0> , therefore all MSK<0> people are sick . "" " +696,696,696,696,696,696,696,698,1636,"Whilst rallying support for his plan to fundamentally undermine citizens' rights, the Supreme Leader told the people they were either on his side, or they were on the side of the enemy.",false dilemma,"Whilst rallying support for MSK<0> plan to fundamentally undermine MSK<1> rights , the Supreme Leader told the people MSK<1> were either on MSK<0> side , or MSK<1> were on the side of the enemy . " +697,697,697,697,697,697,697,699,319,"You should never gamble! Once you start gambling you find it hard to stop. Soon you will spend all your money on gambling, and eventually you will turn to crime just to support your gambling addiction. +¡Nunca debes apostar! Una vez que empiece a jugar, le resultará difícil dejar de jugar. Pronto gastará todo su dinero en juegos de azar y, finalmente, recurrirá a la delincuencia solo para apoyar su adicción al juego.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> should never MSK<1> ! Once MSK<0> start MSK<1> MSK<0> find it hard to stop . Soon MSK<0> will spend all MSK<0> money on MSK<2> , and eventually MSK<0> will turn to crime just to support MSK<0> MSK<2> addiction . ¡ Nunca debes MSK<7> ! Una vez que empiece a MSK<3> , le resultará difícil dejar MSK<4> MSK<3> . Pronto gastará todo MSK<5> dinero en MSK<6> MSK<4> azar y , finalmente , recurrirá a la delincuencia solo para MSK<7> MSK<5> adicción al MSK<6> . " +698,698,698,698,698,698,698,700,1445,"""I should receive an 'A' in this class. I had a tough week!"" Hadi begged",appeal to emotion,""" MSK<0> should receive an ' A ' in this class . MSK<0> had a tough week ! "" MSK<0> begged " +699,699,699,699,699,699,699,701,1393,"I know you don't like the kitty-cat sweater that Grandma knitted for you, but she worked so hard on it and it will make her happy to see you wear it in the family holiday photo.",appeal to emotion,"I know MSK<0> do n't like the MSK<3> - MSK<3> sweater that Grandma knitted for MSK<0> , but MSK<1> worked so hard on MSK<2> and MSK<2> will make MSK<1> happy to see MSK<0> wear MSK<2> in the family holiday photo . " +700,700,700,700,700,700,700,702,2021,"We're going to celebrate New Year's Eve this way because that's how we've always done it. +This is an example of ...",fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> 're going to celebrate New Year 's Eve MSK<1> because that 's how MSK<0> 've always done MSK<1> . MSK<0> is an example of ... +701,701,701,701,701,701,701,703,1787,"A local politician plans to expand the municipality's cycle network and to add several new speed cameras in densely populated areas. Their opponent says, ""They want us all to give up driving forever. They're punishing the honest car owners and commuters that help pay these politicians' salaries.""",fallacy of extension,"A local politician plans to expand the municipality 's cycle network and to add several new speed cameras in densely populated areas . MSK<0> opponent says , "" MSK<0> want us MSK<0> to give up driving forever . MSK<0> 're punishing the honest car owners and commuters that help pay MSK<0> salaries . "" " +702,702,702,702,702,702,702,704,2341,"All judges are fair-minded individuals; therefore, Judge Ito is fair in his decisions.",fallacy of logic,"All judges are MSK<0> - minded individuals ; therefore , MSK<1> is MSK<0> in MSK<1> decisions . " +703,703,703,703,703,703,703,705,995,This is why a woman shouldn’t do a man's job,ad hominem,This is why a woman should n’t do a man 's job +704,704,704,704,704,704,704,706,325,"If we allow Susan to leave early, soon we'll be giving everyone Friday afternoon off.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> allow Susan to leave early , soon MSK<0> 'll be giving everyone Friday afternoon off . " +705,705,705,705,705,705,705,707,1717,"""I want my daughter to go to a state university so she can avoid too much debt."" +""Why do you think state schools are better than private schools? Harvard and Princeton are private."" What is this?",fallacy of extension,""" MSK<0> want MSK<0> to go to a MSK<1> university so MSK<2> can avoid too much debt . "" "" Why do MSK<2> think MSK<1> MSK<3> are better than MSK<4> MSK<3> ? Harvard and Princeton are MSK<4> . "" What is this ? " +706,706,706,706,706,706,706,708,139,"Almost all of the students I talked to said that they don't like the senator. I'm sure he'll lose the election on Tuesday. +Which logical fallacy is represented here?",faulty generalization,Almost all of the students MSK<0> talked to said that they do n't like the senator . MSK<0> 'm sure he 'll lose the election on Tuesday . Which logical fallacy is represented here ? +707,707,707,707,707,707,707,709,939,Children should not listen to rap music. Everyone knows that.,ad populum,Children should not listen to rap music . Everyone knows that . +708,708,708,708,708,708,708,710,271,"If you vote for her, the government as we know it will fall apart.",faulty generalization,"If you vote for her , MSK<0> as we know MSK<0> will fall apart . " +709,709,709,709,709,709,709,711,865,Arguing based on whether something is popular,ad populum,Arguing based on whether something is popular +710,710,710,710,710,710,710,712,1653,"only man is rational +no women is man +Therefore, no women is rational",equivocation,"only MSK<0> is MSK<1> no MSK<2> is MSK<0> Therefore , no MSK<2> is MSK<1> " +711,711,711,711,711,711,711,713,580,"I had a real bad headache, then saw my doctor. Just by talking with him, my headache started to subside, and I was all better the next day. It was well worth the $200 visit fee.",false causality,"MSK<0> had MSK<1> , then saw MSK<2> . Just by talking with MSK<2> , MSK<0> started to subside , and MSK<0> was all better the next day . MSK<1> was well worth the $ 200 visit fee . " +712,712,712,712,712,712,712,714,1070,"What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea, product or person?",ad hominem,"What type of propaganda uses negative words or feelings against an idea , product or person ? " +713,713,713,713,713,713,713,715,2367,"Board Member: “If this company is going to maximize its profits in the coming year, we need to fully exploit all of our available resources.” +Human Resources Director: “Not so fast. Our employees are one of our most valued resources, and we have a strict policy against exploiting our workers.”",equivocation,"Board Member : MSK<0> If MSK<1> is going to maximize MSK<1> profits in the coming year , MSK<1> need to fully MSK<2> all of MSK<1> available MSK<3> . MSK<0> Human MSK<3> Director : MSK<0> Not so fast . MSK<1> MSK<4> are one of MSK<1> most valued MSK<3> , and MSK<1> have a strict policy against MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<4> . MSK<0> " +714,714,714,714,714,714,714,716,2228,"Our colleague, Doctor Χ, is too young and inexperienced; we could do without his advice.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> , is too young and inexperienced ; MSK<0> could do without coref1 advice . " +715,715,715,715,715,715,715,717,866,I guess I should buy my 12-year-old daughter an iPhone. Everyone at her new school has one and I want her to fit in with the other kids.,ad populum,MSK<0> guess MSK<0> should buy MSK<0> 12 - year - old daughter an iPhone . Everyone at MSK<1> new school has one and MSK<0> want MSK<1> to fit in with the other kids . +716,716,716,716,716,716,716,718,447,Our soccer team was losing until I bought new shoes. We have not lost a game since I got my lucky shoes!,false causality,MSK<0> soccer team was MSK<1> until MSK<2> bought new MSK<3> . MSK<0> have not MSK<1> a game since MSK<2> got MSK<2> lucky MSK<3> ! +717,717,717,717,717,717,717,719,2248,People like to walk on the beach. Beaches have sand. We should put sand on the floor in our living room.,fallacy of logic,People like to walk on the MSK<0> . MSK<0> have MSK<1> . MSK<2> should put MSK<1> on the floor in MSK<2> living room . +718,718,718,718,718,718,718,720,634,"You can't give me a C! I'm an A student, a C is just wrong!",circular reasoning,"You ca n't give MSK<0> MSK<1> ! MSK<0> 'm an A student , MSK<1> is just wrong ! " +719,719,719,719,719,719,719,721,805,Marie notices that many of her friends have started eating a low-carb diet and drinking protein shakes. Marie decides that if this many friends are eating this way that this must be the healthy way to eat so she joins them. This is an example of which logical fallacy?,ad populum,MSK<0> notices that many of MSK<0> have started MSK<1> a low - carb diet and drinking protein shakes . MSK<0> decides that if MSK<2> are MSK<1> this MSK<3> that MSK<4> must be the healthy MSK<3> to MSK<1> so MSK<0> joins MSK<2> . MSK<4> is an example of which logical fallacy ? +720,720,720,720,720,720,720,722,1019,"Congressman Darell Issa calls White House Spokesperson Jay Carney a ""paid liar.""",ad hominem,"Congressman Darell Issa calls White House Spokesperson Jay Carney a "" paid liar . "" " +721,721,721,721,721,721,721,723,1371,"If I have cable, then I have seen a naked lady. +I don’t have cable. +Therefore, I have never seen a naked lady.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> have MSK<1> , then MSK<0> have seen MSK<2> . MSK<0> do n’t have MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> have never seen MSK<2> . " +722,722,722,722,722,722,722,724,467,If the country is ever going to be safe from terrorists we have to close the borders.,false causality,If the country is ever going to be safe from terrorists we have to close the borders . +723,723,723,723,723,723,723,725,1994,"In the debate at Harvard, one of the Harvard team’s debaters rebutted Samantha Booke’s argument that Henry David Thoreau, a Harvard graduate, proposed civil disobedience as a means to protest unjust laws. The Harvard debater rebutted her by saying, “Thoreau could never know that Adolph Hitler would agree with him.” A BETTER rebuttal would have been to…",fallacy of credibility,"In the debate at MSK<0> , one of MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> argument that MSK<4> MSK<0> , proposed MSK<6> MSK<6> as a means to MSK<6> unjust laws . MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> by saying , MSK<5> MSK<4> could never know that Adolph Hitler would agree with MSK<4> . MSK<5> A BETTER MSK<2> would have been to … " +724,724,724,724,724,724,724,726,968,"Believing that ""runs"" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as routine wheel spirits.",ad populum,"Believing that "" runs "" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as routine wheel spirits . " +725,725,725,725,725,725,725,727,1451,"If you write to Mrs. Roth and tell her: ""Mrs Roth, I know I haven't done any of the assignments, but I need a C anyway because I'm asking nicely and I'm good person, and I'm going to get in trouble if you don't.""",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> write to MSK<1> and tell MSK<1> : "" MSK<1> , MSK<2> know MSK<2> have n't done any of the assignments , but MSK<2> need a C anyway because MSK<2> 'm asking nicely and MSK<2> 'm good person , and MSK<2> 'm going to get in trouble if MSK<0> do n't . "" " +726,726,726,726,726,726,726,728,1752,"Charlie: Illegal posting and sharing of songs online is crippling the music industry. +Bob: You couldn't be more wrong; the music industry is doing just fine. I can't believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my ""friends."" No one wants a world where I can't loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.",fallacy of extension,"Charlie : Illegal posting and MSK<2> of songs online is crippling MSK<0> . MSK<1> : MSK<1> could n't be more wrong ; MSK<0> is doing just fine . MSK<1> ca n't believe MSK<1> think the government should be allowed to regulate what MSK<1> MSK<2> with MSK<1> "" friends . "" No one wants a world where MSK<1> ca n't loan a book to MSK<1> girlfriend , let MSK<1> roommate borrow MSK<1> iPod , or MSK<2> a funny meme with MSK<1> blog followers . " +727,727,727,727,727,727,727,729,1535,People either like coffee or hate it.,false dilemma,MSK<0> or hate MSK<0> . +728,728,728,728,728,728,728,730,445,“The economy has improved greatly because of the new president.”,false causality,MSK<0> The economy has improved greatly because of the new president . MSK<0> +729,729,729,729,729,729,729,731,387,"Michael is part of the Jackson Five. Without Tito and company, he will never make it.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is part of the Jackson Five . Without Tito and company , MSK<0> will never make it . " +730,730,730,730,730,730,730,732,1448,"Sarah wakes up one morning to find that she has just slept through her anatomy test. She emails her teacher and asks if she can make up the test. Sarah states that she deserves to take it over because she didn't sleep well because her boyfriend just broke up with her, her dog is sick and she stained her favorite dress. What fallacy is this?",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> wakes up one morning to find that MSK<0> has just MSK<1> through MSK<0> . MSK<0> emails MSK<0> teacher and asks if MSK<0> can make up MSK<2> . MSK<0> states that MSK<0> deserves to take MSK<2> over because MSK<0> did n't MSK<1> well because MSK<0> boyfriend just broke up with MSK<0> , MSK<0> dog is sick and MSK<0> stained MSK<0> favorite dress . What fallacy is this ? " +731,731,731,731,731,731,731,733,1329,"""The research I found on cell phone use in the classroom suggests that students can be distracted when they have access to texting. This leads me to believe that all high school students should not be allowed to have their phones on them at school anytime.",fallacy of logic,""" The research MSK<0> found on cell MSK<1> use in the classroom suggests that MSK<2> can be distracted when MSK<2> have access to texting . This leads MSK<0> to believe that MSK<3> should not be allowed to have MSK<3> MSK<1> on MSK<3> at school anytime . " +732,732,732,732,732,732,732,734,2027,"Dave: For five generations, the men in our family went to Stanford and became doctors, while the women got married and raised children. Therefore, it is my duty to become a doctor. +Kaitlin: Do you want to become a doctor? +Dave: It doesn’t matter -- it is our family tradition. Who am I to break it? +",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> : For five generations , the men in MSK<2> went to MSK<3> and became MSK<4> , while the women got married and raised children . Therefore , MSK<3> is MSK<5> duty to become a MSK<4> . MSK<6> : Do MSK<6> want to become a MSK<4> ? MSK<0> : MSK<3> does n’t matter -- MSK<3> is MSK<2> tradition . Who am MSK<5> to break MSK<3> ? " +733,733,733,733,733,733,733,735,559,"Mom: Watching TV that close will make you go blind, so move back! +Jonny: That is B.S., Mom. Sorry, I am not moving. +",false causality,"MSK<0> : Watching TV that close will make you go blind , so move back ! Jonny : That is B.S. , MSK<0> . Sorry , I am not moving . " +734,734,734,734,734,734,734,736,3,A driver with a New York license plate cuts you off in traffic. You decide that all New York drivers are terrible drivers.,faulty generalization,A MSK<0> with a MSK<1> license plate cuts MSK<2> off in traffic . MSK<2> decide that all MSK<1> MSK<0> are terrible MSK<0> . +735,735,735,735,735,735,735,737,497,"The rooster crows always before the sun rises, therefore the crowing rooster causes the sun to rise.",false causality,"MSK<0> crows always before MSK<1> MSK<2> , therefore MSK<0> causes MSK<1> to MSK<2> . " +736,736,736,736,736,736,736,738,1813,"If someone told you, ""Why should we be worrying about how the government treats Native people, when people in our city can't get a job?"" what logical fallacy are they using?",fallacy of relevance,"If someone told you , "" Why should MSK<0> be worrying about how the government treats Native MSK<1> , when MSK<1> in MSK<0> city ca n't get a job ? "" what logical fallacy are they using ? " +737,737,737,737,737,737,737,739,1647,"""Of course I can read Spanish! Look, I just finished this book by Jorge Luis Borges!"" +""You lie! Borges isn't Spanish. He's from Argentina.""",equivocation,""" Of course MSK<0> can read MSK<1> ! Look , MSK<0> just finished this book by MSK<2> ! "" "" You lie ! MSK<2> is n't MSK<1> . MSK<2> 's from Argentina . "" " +738,738,738,738,738,738,738,740,994,"The new vice president has never gone to public school, so he can never connect to the middle and lower class.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> has never gone to public school , so MSK<0> can never connect to the middle and lower class . " +739,739,739,739,739,739,739,741,649,Distracting and dangerous mobile devices should be banned from use in vehicles.,circular reasoning,Distracting and dangerous mobile devices should be banned from use in vehicles . +740,740,740,740,740,740,740,742,944,"This technique uses the logic: Everyone else is doing it, you should too!",ad populum,"MSK<0> uses the logic : Everyone else is doing MSK<0> , you should too ! " +741,741,741,741,741,741,741,743,572,"David: We have way too much police presence in this city. +Pete: What are you going to do about it? +David: Vandalize, loot, and perhaps a little arson. +",false causality,"MSK<0> : We have way too much police presence in MSK<1> . MSK<2> : What are MSK<2> going to do about MSK<1> ? MSK<0> : Vandalize , loot , and perhaps a little arson . " +742,742,742,742,742,742,742,744,1867,That song is stupid because I don't know that musician.,fallacy of relevance,That song is stupid because I do n't know that musician . +743,743,743,743,743,743,743,745,1396,"""You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart.""?",appeal to emotion,""" MSK<0> 'll make the right decision because MSK<0> have something that not many people do : MSK<0> have heart . "" ? " +744,744,744,744,744,744,744,746,1128,"Student: Hey, Professor Moore, we shouldn't have to read this book by Freud. Everyone knows he used cocaine.",ad hominem,"Student : Hey , MSK<0> , we should n't have to read this book by Freud . Everyone knows MSK<0> used cocaine . " +745,745,745,745,745,745,745,747,1981,Give me liberty or give me death,fallacy of credibility,Give MSK<0> liberty or give MSK<0> death +746,746,746,746,746,746,746,748,1423,"""A dog would be a great addition to our family. Think about how wonderful it would be to come home to a happy, excited, loving dog?"" This is an example of which persuasive technique?",appeal to emotion,""" A MSK<0> would be a MSK<1> addition to our family . Think about how MSK<1> it would be to come home to a happy , excited , loving MSK<0> ? "" This is an example of which persuasive technique ? " +747,747,747,747,747,747,747,749,1124,Only fools are out in public right now. Careful people are staying home.,ad hominem,Only fools are out in public right now . Careful people are staying home . +748,748,748,748,748,748,748,750,1956,"Since Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) endorsed this protein powder, it must work wonders.",fallacy of credibility,"Since Dwayne Johnson ( aka The Rock ) endorsed MSK<0> , MSK<0> must work wonders . " +749,749,749,749,749,749,749,751,433,"Since Lucy Sutton became vice president of the parent-teacher association, student performance has declined and teacher morale is down. We on the school board believe that Sutton bears sole responsibility for the downtrend.",false causality,"Since MSK<0> became vice president of the parent - MSK<1> association , student performance has declined and MSK<1> morale is down . We on the school board believe that MSK<0> bears sole responsibility for the downtrend . " +750,750,750,750,750,750,750,752,1518,"Salesguy: You should definitely buy this car. You look so good in it -- you look at least ten years younger behind that wheel. +Tamera: I’ll take it! +",appeal to emotion,MSK<0> : MSK<0> should definitely buy MSK<1> . MSK<0> MSK<2> so good in MSK<1> -- MSK<0> MSK<2> at least ten years younger behind that wheel . MSK<3> : MSK<3> ’ll take MSK<1> ! +751,751,751,751,751,751,751,753,1764,"""Schools should provide nutritious lunches to students."" +""So schools should take money away from technology and necessary supplies in the classroom?""",fallacy of extension,""" MSK<0> should provide nutritious lunches to students . "" "" So MSK<0> should take money away from technology and necessary supplies in the classroom ? "" " +752,752,752,752,752,752,752,754,516,"President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Jones is responsible for the rise in crime.",false causality,"MSK<0> raised taxes , and then the rate of violent MSK<1> went up . MSK<0> is responsible for the rise in MSK<1> . " +753,753,753,753,753,753,753,755,1758,"If you don't drive a car, you hate the Earth.",fallacy of extension,"If MSK<0> do n't drive a car , MSK<0> hate the Earth . " +754,754,754,754,754,754,754,756,532,"Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain, and Jimi Hendrix were rock stars who died young. Therefore, if you become a rock star, don’t expect to live a long life.",false causality,"Michael Jackson , MSK<2> MSK<2> , and MSK<2> MSK<2> were MSK<1> who died young . Therefore , if you become a MSK<1> , do n’t expect to live a long life . " +755,755,755,755,755,755,755,757,561," +The presence of police at protests cause an escalation of violence. It was the case that at the protest last night attended by uniformed police, there was an escalation of violence. Therefore, police should not be at protests.",false causality,"MSK<0> cause MSK<1> . MSK<0> was the case that at the MSK<2> last night attended by uniformed MSK<3> , there was MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<3> should not be at MSK<2> . " +756,756,756,756,756,756,756,758,1559,"“Either you love me, or you hate me.”",false dilemma,"MSK<2> Either MSK<0> love MSK<1> , or MSK<0> hate MSK<1> . MSK<2> " +757,757,757,757,757,757,757,759,22,I have several female friends and every one of them loves country music. All females love country music.,faulty generalization,I have coref0 MSK<2> . All females MSK<2> . +758,758,758,758,758,758,758,760,164,People who learn from their mistakes don't repeat them.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> do n't repeat MSK<0> . +759,759,759,759,759,759,759,761,1815,"Mother: It’s bedtime Jane + +Jane: Mom, how do ants feed their babies? + +Mother: Don’t know dear, close your eyes now. + +Jane: But mama, do ant babies cry when they’re hungry?",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : It ��s bedtime MSK<1> MSK<1> : MSK<0> , how do MSK<2> feed MSK<2> babies ? MSK<0> : Do n’t know dear , close your eyes now . MSK<1> : But MSK<0> , do MSK<3> cry when MSK<3> ’re hungry ? " +760,760,760,760,760,760,760,762,2083,"ghosts must exist, because nobody has been able to prove that they don't is an example of",intentional,"MSK<0> must exist , because nobody has been able to prove that MSK<0> do n't is an example of " +761,761,761,761,761,761,761,763,333,"We've got to stop them from banning pornography. Once they start banning one form of literature, they will never stop. Next thing you know, they will be burning all the books!",faulty generalization,"We 've got to MSK<0> MSK<1> from MSK<2> pornography . Once MSK<1> start MSK<2> one form of literature , MSK<1> will never MSK<0> . Next thing you know , MSK<1> will be burning all the books ! " +762,762,762,762,762,762,762,764,2356,America: Love it or leave it,false dilemma,America : Love MSK<0> or leave MSK<0> +763,763,763,763,763,763,763,765,1967,"Ms. Drayer, the smartest person in the universe, says the debate is the best class, therefore it is.",fallacy of credibility,"Ms. Drayer , the smartest person in the universe , says MSK<0> is the best class , therefore MSK<0> is . " +764,764,764,764,764,764,764,766,151,War on drugs instills fear to criminals so it can stop the crimes in the Philippines.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> instills fear to MSK<1> so MSK<0> can stop the MSK<1> in the Philippines . +765,765,765,765,765,765,765,767,514,"Fewer tourists were recorded to have entered the country. This datum was gathered after Karapatan exposed the human rights violations happening here; therefore, Karapatan's expose was the reason for the low tourist turn out.",false causality,"Fewer MSK<0> were recorded to have entered the country . This datum was gathered after MSK<2> the human rights violations happening here ; therefore , MSK<2> was the reason for the low MSK<0> turn out . " +766,766,766,766,766,766,766,768,461,"""I started exercising twice a week, and I just got a babysitting job. Exercising leads to new jobs!""",false causality,""" MSK<0> started MSK<1> twice a week , and MSK<0> just got a babysitting MSK<2> . MSK<1> leads to new MSK<2> ! "" " +767,767,767,767,767,767,767,769,1319,"Bats are mammals. Bats can fly. Pigs are also mammals, therefore pigs can fly.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are MSK<1> . MSK<0> can MSK<2> . MSK<3> are also MSK<1> , therefore MSK<3> can MSK<2> . " +768,768,768,768,768,768,768,770,313,"Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don't respect life, we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears for their lives. It will be the end of civilization.",faulty generalization,"Animal experimentation reduces MSK<0> MSK<1> for MSK<2> . If MSK<0> do n't MSK<1> MSK<2> , MSK<0> are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder . Soon MSK<3> will become a battlefield in which MSK<4> constantly fears for MSK<4> MSK<2> . MSK<3> will be the end of civilization . " +769,769,769,769,769,769,769,771,172,Confession is good for the soul.,faulty generalization,Confession is good for the soul . +770,770,770,770,770,770,770,772,2098,"Although we have proven that the moon is not made of spare ribs, we have not proven that its core cannot be filled with them; therefore, the moon’s core is filled with spare ribs.",intentional,"Although MSK<0> have MSK<1> that MSK<2> is not made of MSK<4> , MSK<0> have not MSK<1> that MSK<2> can not be MSK<5> with them ; therefore , MSK<2> is MSK<5> with MSK<4> . " +771,771,771,771,771,771,771,773,1573,", when in fact more possibilities exist.",false dilemma,", when in fact more possibilities exist . " +772,772,772,772,772,772,772,774,229,We can’t freeze the academic year because then students won’t graduate on time. Next thing you know most people will be unemployed and will resort to crime. The crime rate will skyrocket and society will collapse.,faulty generalization,We ca n’t freeze the academic year because then students wo n’t graduate on time . Next thing you know most people will be unemployed and will resort to MSK<0> . The MSK<0> rate will skyrocket and society will collapse . +773,773,773,773,773,773,773,775,2405,"My opponent says I am weak on crime, but I have been one of the most reliable participants in city council meetings.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> opponent says MSK<0> am weak on crime , but MSK<0> have been one of the most reliable participants in city council meetings . " +774,774,774,774,774,774,774,776,542,"Every time I wash my car, it rains",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> wash MSK<0> , coref1 rains " +775,775,775,775,775,775,775,777,1861,Marty said that his Xbox One X had better resolution than Phil’s PS4 during their gaming console debate. Phil suddenly brought up how powerful his PC was when Marty started talking about the specs of the two gaming consoles.,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> said that MSK<0> had better resolution than MSK<1> PS4 during their gaming MSK<2> debate . MSK<1> suddenly brought up how powerful MSK<1> MSK<2> was when MSK<0> started talking about the specs of coref2 MSK<2> . +776,776,776,776,776,776,776,778,1202,"Lisa was brainwashed as a child into thinking that people are generally good. Therefore, people are not generally good.",ad hominem,"Lisa was brainwashed as a child into thinking that MSK<0> are MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<0> are not MSK<2> . " +777,777,777,777,777,777,777,779,80,"""Annie must like Starbucks because all girls like Starbucks.""",faulty generalization,""" Annie must MSK<1> because all girls MSK<1> . "" " +778,778,778,778,778,778,778,780,438,"Global chocolate consumption is highest in Switzerland, yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world. Therefore, it’s reasonable to conclude that chocolate helps keep your weight down.",false causality,"Global MSK<0> consumption is highest in Switzerland , yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world . Therefore , it ’s reasonable to conclude that MSK<0> helps keep your weight down . " +779,779,779,779,779,779,779,781,157,"""All sports car drivers are too aggressive!"" is an example of:",faulty generalization,""" All sports car drivers are too aggressive ! "" is an example of : " +780,780,780,780,780,780,780,782,479,"Joey's refrigerator broke after Rachel moved in; therefore, Rachel caused Joey's refrigerator to break.",false causality,"MSK<0> MSK<1> after MSK<2> moved in ; therefore , MSK<2> caused MSK<0> to MSK<1> . " +781,781,781,781,781,781,781,783,1862,"Mom: ""Did you finish your homework?"" Son: ""Hey, did I tell you that I got an A on my physics test today!""",fallacy of relevance,"Mom : "" Did MSK<0> finish MSK<0> homework ? "" Son : "" Hey , did MSK<0> tell MSK<0> that MSK<0> got an A on MSK<0> physics test today ! "" " +782,782,782,782,782,782,782,784,1395,Snarl Words are an example of...,appeal to emotion,Snarl Words are an example of ... +783,783,783,783,783,783,783,785,763,"Everybody else is doing it, why don't you?",ad populum,"Everybody else is doing it , why do n't you ? " +784,784,784,784,784,784,784,786,802,I guess that I should by my 12 year old an iPhone since everyone else has one.,ad populum,MSK<0> guess that MSK<0> should by MSK<0> 12 year old an iPhone since everyone else has one . +785,785,785,785,785,785,785,787,1689,"Wife: I'd rather have a dog than a cat +Husband: Why do you hate cats?",fallacy of extension,MSK<1> : I 'd rather have a dog than a MSK<0> MSK<1> : Why do you hate MSK<0> ? +786,786,786,786,786,786,786,788,1234,"Mom: Remember, dear. Nobody's going to buy the cow if they get the milk for free. +Daughter: You are only saying that because you are my mother. +Daughter: Wait... did you just call me a cow? +",ad hominem,"MSK<5> : Remember , dear . MSK<0> 's going to buy the MSK<1> if MSK<0> get the milk for free . MSK<2> : MSK<3> are only saying that because MSK<3> are MSK<4> MSK<5> . MSK<2> : Wait ... did MSK<3> just call MSK<4> a MSK<1> ? " +787,787,787,787,787,787,787,789,2234,"Speaker 1: Dr. Singh says meat eating is bad for the environment. +Speaker 2: He’s a Sikh. They don’t eat meat. Of course he would say that. He can’t be telling the truth.",ad hominem,MSK<3> : Dr. Singh says MSK<1> MSK<4> is bad for the environment . MSK<3> : He ’s a Sikh . They do n’t MSK<4> MSK<1> . Of course MSK<2> would say that . MSK<2> ca n’t be telling the truth . +788,788,788,788,788,788,788,790,960,"Vietnam War—America, love it or leave it",ad populum,"MSK<0> — America , love MSK<0> or leave MSK<0> " +789,789,789,789,789,789,789,791,2389,The Geo Metro is a superior car because it averages 43 miles per gallon.,intentional,MSK<0> is a superior car because MSK<0> averages 43 miles per gallon . +790,790,790,790,790,790,790,792,722,"A is true because B is true, and B is true because A is true.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> because MSK<2> is MSK<1> , and MSK<2> is MSK<1> because MSK<0> is MSK<1> . " +791,791,791,791,791,791,791,793,1201,He’s just a psychology teacher at a community college,ad hominem,He ’s just a psychology teacher at a community college +792,792,792,792,792,792,792,794,197,Everyone is against child pornography. I asked Mrs. Smith and Mr. Jones at the PTA meeting and they are definitely against it.,faulty generalization,Everyone is against child pornography . I asked MSK<0> at MSK<1> and MSK<0> are definitely against MSK<1> . +793,793,793,793,793,793,793,795,1775,"Charlie: I think we should put more money into schools. Quality public education is so important. +Bob: So you’re saying we should cut military spending and spend it instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be a weak, defenseless target for terrorists. +Charlie: Creo que deberíamos invertir más dinero en las escuelas. La educación pública de calidad es muy importante. + +Bob: ¿Entonces estás diciendo que deberíamos recortar el gasto militar y gastarlo en más cuadernos de espiral y crayones? Supongo que quiere que nuestro país sea un objetivo débil e indefenso para los terroristas.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> think MSK<1> should put more money into schools . Quality public education is so MSK<12> . MSK<2> : So MSK<2> ’re saying MSK<1> should cut MSK<3> and spend MSK<3> instead on more spiral notebooks and MSK<10> ? MSK<0> guess MSK<2> want MSK<1> country to be a weak , defenseless target for MSK<11> . Charlie : Creo MSK<4> MSK<5> invertir MSK<6> dinero MSK<7> las escuelas . MSK<13> educación pública MSK<8> calidad es muy MSK<12> . MSK<2> : ¿ Entonces estás diciendo MSK<4> MSK<5> recortar el gasto militar MSK<9> gastarlo MSK<7> MSK<6> cuadernos MSK<8> espiral MSK<9> MSK<10> ? Supongo MSK<4> quiere MSK<4> nuestro país sea un objetivo débil e indefenso para MSK<13> MSK<11> . " +794,794,794,794,794,794,794,796,2160,"Grace and Helen were both romantically interested in Brad. One day, with Brad sitting within earshot, Grace asked in an inquisitive tone whether Helen was still having problems with her drug habit.",intentional,"Grace and MSK<0> were both romantically interested in MSK<1> . One day , with MSK<1> sitting within earshot , MSK<2> asked in an inquisitive tone whether MSK<0> was still having problems with MSK<2> drug habit . " +795,795,795,795,795,795,795,797,1950,Be happy with the 1972 Chevy Nova you drive. There are many people in this country who don’t even have a car.,fallacy of relevance,Be happy with the 1972 Chevy Nova you drive . There are many people in this country who do n’t even have a car . +796,796,796,796,796,796,796,798,641,Sleeping until noon is the worst thing to do because it is bad to sleep late.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> until noon is the worst thing to do because it is bad to MSK<0> late . +797,797,797,797,797,797,797,799,2289,Why did you steal my keys?,intentional,Why did you steal my keys ? +798,798,798,798,798,798,798,800,341,"If voluntary euthanasia were to be legalized it would prove impossible to avoid the legislation, or, at least, toleration, of non-voluntary euthanasia. Even if the former can be justified, the latter clearly cannot. Hence, it is better that the first step (legalizing voluntary euthanasia) not be taken so as to prevent a slide into non-volunteer euthanasia.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> were to be MSK<1> MSK<0> would prove impossible to avoid the legislation , or , at least , toleration , of MSK<3> MSK<2> . Even if the former can be justified , the latter clearly can not . Hence , it is better that the first step ( MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<2> ) not be taken so as to prevent a slide into non-volunteer MSK<2> . " +799,799,799,799,799,799,799,801,324,"If we let the government ban SUVs, then they're going to want to ban trucks! Then they'll want to ban sports cars! Then they'll want to ban all cars!",faulty generalization,"If we let MSK<0> , then MSK<0> 're going to MSK<1> to MSK<2> trucks ! Then MSK<0> 'll MSK<1> to MSK<2> sports MSK<3> ! Then MSK<0> 'll MSK<1> to MSK<2> all MSK<3> ! " +800,800,800,800,800,800,800,802,482,"I. Many seats in the private medical colleges in the state have remained vacant this year. +II. The government medical colleges in the state could accommodate all the students who sought admission this year.",false causality,I . Many seats in MSK<0> have remained vacant MSK<1> . II . MSK<0> could accommodate all the students who sought admission MSK<1> . +801,801,801,801,801,801,801,803,1674,"Steve: I think it is fantastic that you and Sylvia are getting married! +Chuck: I cannot believe you think my getting married only exists in my imagination! That is what fantastic means, after all. +",equivocation,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> MSK<1> it is MSK<2> that MSK<0> and MSK<0> are getting married ! Chuck : MSK<0> can not believe MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> getting married only exists in MSK<0> imagination ! That is what MSK<2> means , after all . " +802,802,802,802,802,802,802,804,723,"A is true because B is true, and B is true because C is true, and C is true because A is true.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> because MSK<2> is MSK<1> , and MSK<2> is MSK<1> because MSK<2> is MSK<1> , and MSK<2> is MSK<1> because MSK<0> is MSK<1> . " +803,803,803,803,803,803,803,805,1549,“I didn’t see you at the charity fundraiser today. I guess you are not a good person after all.”,false dilemma,MSK<2> MSK<0> did n’t see MSK<1> at the charity fundraiser today . MSK<0> guess MSK<1> are not a good person after all . MSK<2> +804,804,804,804,804,804,804,806,397,"Callie: Did you know that Jake Tooten was a racist? +Chris: I know Jake well. Why do you say he’s a racist? +Callie: He was on a podcast the other day... +Chris: Did he say something racist? +Callie: No, but the podcast host did an interview two years ago with a woman who said she supported an organization that had a history of racism back in the 1960s. Jake clearly supports racism!",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> : Did MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<2> was a MSK<3> ? MSK<4> : MSK<4> MSK<1> MSK<2> well . Why do MSK<0> say MSK<5> ’s a MSK<3> ? MSK<0> : MSK<5> was on a MSK<6> the other day ... MSK<4> : Did MSK<5> say something MSK<3> ? MSK<0> : No , but the MSK<6> host did an interview two years ago with a woman who said MSK<0> MSK<7> an organization that had a history of MSK<8> back in the 1960s . MSK<2> clearly MSK<7> MSK<8> ! " +805,805,805,805,805,805,805,807,965,"Believing that ""runs"" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins.",ad populum,"Believing that "" runs "" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins . " +806,806,806,806,806,806,806,808,1509,"If there is no objective morality, then all the bad people will not be punished for their bad behavior after death. I don’t like that; therefore, morality must be objective.",appeal to emotion,"If there is no MSK<0> MSK<1> , MSK<2> will not be punished for MSK<2> bad behavior after death . I do n’t like that ; therefore , MSK<1> must be MSK<0> . " +807,807,807,807,807,807,807,809,498,"Which logical reason supports the opposition to the motion ""Cell phones give off an unsafe radiation and should not be used.""",false causality,"Which logical reason supports the opposition to the motion "" Cell phones give off an unsafe radiation and should not be used . "" " +808,808,808,808,808,808,808,810,699,“Honesty is defined as always being honest.”,circular reasoning,MSK<1> MSK<0> is defined as always being MSK<0> . MSK<1> +809,809,809,809,809,809,809,811,1976,"""My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."" Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> three decades of experience in public service , MSK<0> tireless commitment to the people of this community , and MSK<0> willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition , make MSK<0> the ideal candidate for your mayor . "" Which MSK<1> is the primary MSK<1> used in this quote ? " +810,810,810,810,810,810,810,812,300,"If we let the government implant tracking devices in criminals, it's not going to stop there! They're going to want to track school children and eventually everyone!",faulty generalization,"If we let MSK<0> implant tracking devices in criminals , MSK<0> 's not going to stop there ! MSK<0> 're going to want to track school children and eventually everyone ! " +811,811,811,811,811,811,811,813,30,"“Birds can fly; therefore, penguins can fly.”",faulty generalization,"MSK<1> Birds can MSK<0> ; therefore , penguins can MSK<0> . MSK<1> " +812,812,812,812,812,812,812,814,276,"""Yesterday, you were late for ten minutes. Today you were late for an hour. You know someday, you will simply cease to show up."" + +What logical fallacy is used in the statement above?",faulty generalization,""" MSK<2> , MSK<0> were MSK<1> for ten minutes . MSK<2> MSK<0> were MSK<1> for an hour . MSK<0> know someday , MSK<0> will simply cease to show up . "" What logical fallacy is used in the statement above ? " +813,813,813,813,813,813,813,815,2071,We have no evidence that the Illuminati ever existed. They must have been so clever they destroyed all the evidence,intentional,We have no MSK<0> that MSK<1> ever existed . MSK<1> must have been so clever MSK<1> destroyed all the MSK<0> +814,814,814,814,814,814,814,816,358,"""Tyler's friends are all obnoxious, he's a bad kid,"" Which Fallacy does this statement use?",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> friends are all obnoxious , MSK<0> 's a bad kid , "" Which Fallacy does this statement use ? " +815,815,815,815,815,815,815,817,1074,"While debating with a friend on which movie would be better to see, you use the argument that your opinion on movies is better because your friend picks their nose, so we shouldn’t trust them because that’s gross. What fallacy have you committed?",ad hominem,"While debating with a friend on which MSK<0> would be MSK<1> to see , MSK<2> use the argument that MSK<2> opinion on MSK<0> is MSK<1> because MSK<3> picks MSK<3> nose , so we should n’t trust MSK<3> because that ’s gross . What fallacy have MSK<2> committed ? " +816,816,816,816,816,816,816,818,706,There aren't enough parking spaces on campus because there are too many cars.,circular reasoning,There are n't enough parking spaces on campus because there are too many cars . +817,817,817,817,817,817,817,819,52,"“Because young male drivers are twice as likely to get into a car accident, they should pay more for car insurance.”",faulty generalization,"MSK<2> Because MSK<0> are twice as likely to get into a MSK<1> accident , MSK<0> should pay more for MSK<1> insurance . MSK<2> " +818,818,818,818,818,818,818,820,1485,Explaining that trusting the other politician will cause everyone to lose their homes and jobs,appeal to emotion,Explaining that trusting the other politician will cause MSK<0> to lose MSK<0> homes and jobs +819,819,819,819,819,819,819,821,441,"Every time I was my car, it rains. Me washing my car has a definite effect on the weather.",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> was MSK<0> MSK<1> , it MSK<2> . MSK<0> washing MSK<0> MSK<1> has a definite effect on the MSK<2> . " +820,820,820,820,820,820,820,822,2257,"You should marry me. I know we’re not compatible, but I only have a year to live, and you’re my last chance.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> should marry MSK<1> . MSK<1> know we ’re not compatible , but MSK<1> only have a year to live , and MSK<0> ’re MSK<1> last chance . " +821,821,821,821,821,821,821,823,1064,"Says Robot 2, attacking Robot 1 instead of his arguments.",ad hominem,"Says MSK<1> , attacking MSK<1> instead of his arguments . " +822,822,822,822,822,822,822,824,1116,"Matt is running for class president. In his campaign speech he says, ""My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year."" +What fallacy has Matt committed?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is running for class president . In MSK<0> campaign speech MSK<0> says , "" MSK<0> does not deserve to win . MSK<1> is a smoker and MSK<1> cheated on MSK<1> boyfriend last year . "" What fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? " +823,823,823,823,823,823,823,825,2215,"Speaker 1: Jesus was not really crucified. +Speaker 2: How do I know that’s true? +Speaker 1: Because the Quran says so. +Speaker 2: How do I know the Quran is correct? +Speaker 1: Because the Quran is the Word of God, and everything it says is true. +Speaker 2: How do I know that’s true? +Speaker 1: Because God tells us so, here in the Koran.",circular reasoning,"MSK<1> : Jesus was not really crucified . MSK<1> : How do MSK<3> that ’s MSK<4> ? MSK<5> : Because MSK<6> says so . MSK<1> : How do MSK<3> MSK<6> is correct ? MSK<5> : Because MSK<6> is the Word of MSK<7> , and everything MSK<6> says is MSK<4> . MSK<1> : How do MSK<3> that ’s MSK<4> ? MSK<5> : Because MSK<7> tells us so , here in the Koran . " +824,824,824,824,824,824,824,826,1496,"You should choose to work more overtime at the same rate of pay. After all, you wouldn’t want to lose your job, would you?",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> should choose to MSK<1> more overtime at the same rate of pay . After all , MSK<0> would n’t want to lose MSK<0> MSK<1> , would MSK<0> ? " +825,825,825,825,825,825,825,827,2352,"In the United States, one can vote for either Democrats or Republicans.",false dilemma,"In the United States , one can vote for either MSK<0> or MSK<0> . " +826,826,826,826,826,826,826,828,1044,"Nobody in their right mind would trust that guy. I mean, look at him!",ad hominem,"coref0 would trust MSK<0> . I mean , look at MSK<0> ! " +827,827,827,827,827,827,827,829,1176,The Democrats support more aggressive gun control laws. Can you believe they want to deny repeat offenders and those on the terrorist watch list their rights?,ad hominem,MSK<0> support more aggressive gun control laws . Can you believe MSK<0> want to deny repeat offenders and those on the terrorist watch list MSK<0> rights ? +828,828,828,828,828,828,828,830,2161,Have you stopped beating your wife?,intentional,Have MSK<0> stopped beating MSK<0> wife ? +829,829,829,829,829,829,829,831,749,Nike's are great because they're awesome.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> are MSK<1> because MSK<0> 're MSK<1> . +830,830,830,830,830,830,830,832,1800,"Zebedee: What is your view on the Christian God? + +Mike: I don’t believe in any gods, including the Christian one. + +Zebedee: So you think that we are here by accident, and all this design in nature is pure chance, and the universe just created itself? + +Mike: You got all that from me stating that I just don’t believe in any gods?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : What is MSK<1> view on the MSK<2> MSK<3> ? MSK<4> : MSK<4> do n’t MSK<5> in any MSK<3> , including the MSK<2> one . MSK<0> : So MSK<1> think that we are here by accident , and all this design in nature is pure chance , and MSK<6> just created MSK<6> ? MSK<4> : MSK<1> got all that from MSK<4> stating that MSK<4> just do n’t MSK<5> in any MSK<3> ? " +831,831,831,831,831,831,831,833,2316,Jimmy isn't at school today. He must be on a family trip.,false causality,MSK<0> is n't at school today . MSK<0> must be on a family trip . +832,832,832,832,832,832,832,834,41,"Two of my best friends are really introverted, shy people, and they both have cats. That leads to me believe that most cat lovers are really shy.",faulty generalization,"Two of MSK<0> best friends are really introverted , MSK<1> people , and they both have MSK<2> . That leads to MSK<0> believe that most MSK<2> lovers are really MSK<1> . " +833,833,833,833,833,833,833,835,1039,"My opponent in this debate wants all of you to increase taxes for a recycling program, but his own company has been fined over a dozen times for pollution and environmental damage.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> wants all of you to increase taxes for a recycling program , but MSK<0> own company has been fined over a dozen times for pollution and environmental damage . " +834,834,834,834,834,834,834,836,2290,Are you one of those stupid religious people that reject science?,intentional,Are you one of those stupid religious people that reject science ? +835,835,835,835,835,835,835,837,2140,You moved the goalposts or made up an exception when your claim was shown to be false.,intentional,MSK<0> moved the goalposts or made up an exception when MSK<0> claim was shown to be false . +836,836,836,836,836,836,836,838,1131,Of course Marx' theories about the ideal society are bunk. The guy spent all his time in the library.,ad hominem,Of course Marx ' theories about the ideal society are bunk . MSK<0> spent all MSK<0> time in the library . +837,837,837,837,837,837,837,839,1164,"(1) William Dembski argues that modern biology supports the idea that there is an intelligent designer who created life. +(2) Dembski would say that because he’s religious. +Therefore: +(3) Modern biology doesn’t support intelligent design",ad hominem,( MSK<4> ) MSK<0> argues that MSK<1> MSK<2> the idea that there is an MSK<5> who created life . ( MSK<4> ) MSK<0> would say that because MSK<0> ’s religious . Therefore : ( MSK<4> ) MSK<1> does n’t MSK<2> MSK<5> +838,838,838,838,838,838,838,840,2363,"“Every society is, of course, repressive to some extent – as Sigmund Freud pointed out, repression is the price we pay for civilization.” +",equivocation,"MSK<0> Every society is , of course , repressive to some extent – as Sigmund Freud pointed out , repression is the price we pay for civilization . MSK<0> " +839,839,839,839,839,839,839,841,999,"Louise is running for class president. In her campaign speech she says, ""My opponent does not deserve to win. She is a smoker and she cheated on her boyfriend last year."" What fallacy has Louise committed?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is running for class president . In MSK<0> campaign speech MSK<0> says , "" MSK<0> opponent does not deserve to win . MSK<0> is a smoker and MSK<0> cheated on MSK<0> boyfriend last year . "" What fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? " +840,840,840,840,840,840,840,842,1304,"P or Q. +P. +Therefore, not Q. +P or Q.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> or MSK<1> MSK<0> Therefore , not MSK<1> MSK<0> or MSK<1> " +841,841,841,841,841,841,841,843,1197,The Volkswagen Beetle is an evil car because it was originally designed by Hitler's army.,ad hominem,MSK<0> is an evil car because MSK<0> was originally designed by Hitler 's army . +842,842,842,842,842,842,842,844,1208,"Sandy: ""You shouldn’t have that second piece of cake. It’s so fattening."" +Ralph: ""Didn’t you eat an entire tub of ice cream yesterday?""",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> should n’t have MSK<1> . MSK<1> ’s so fattening . "" MSK<2> : "" Did n’t MSK<2> eat an entire tub of ice cream yesterday ? "" " +843,843,843,843,843,843,843,845,2087,I've never been hit by lightening when standing under a tree so we'll be perfectly safe to shelter by this oak now.,intentional,I 've never been hit by lightening when standing under a tree so we 'll be perfectly safe to shelter by this oak now . +844,844,844,844,844,844,844,846,954,"President Clinton is an advocate of socialized medicine, which is a form of communism.",ad populum,"President Clinton is an advocate of socialized medicine , which is a form of communism . " +845,845,845,845,845,845,845,847,439,My grandmother ate 10 cloves of raw garlic every day. Not surprisingly she lived to be 102.,false causality,MSK<0> ate 10 cloves of raw garlic every day . Not surprisingly MSK<0> lived to be 102 . +846,846,846,846,846,846,846,848,1075,politicians coin names to cast blame,ad hominem,politicians coin names to cast blame +847,847,847,847,847,847,847,849,2284,"No one has proven God exists, so He doesn’t.",intentional,"No one has proven MSK<0> exists , so MSK<0> does n’t . " +848,848,848,848,848,848,848,850,425,"I saw John texting yesterday, and then he got in his car and drove away; he must have crashed because he was texting. Therefore, cell phones should be banned.",false causality,"I saw John MSK<0> yesterday , and then MSK<1> got in MSK<1> car and drove away ; MSK<1> must have crashed because MSK<1> was MSK<0> . Therefore , cell phones should be banned . " +849,849,849,849,849,849,849,851,894,"""My mom said that Colgate is the best toothpaste because almost 90% of dentists approve of this."" + +What fallacy is being committed in the sentence above?",ad populum,""" My mom said that Colgate is the best toothpaste because almost 90 % of dentists approve of this . "" What fallacy is being committed in the sentence above ? " +850,850,850,850,850,850,850,852,1790,"Feminism is part of “a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians.” (Statement from Pat Robertson)",fallacy of extension,"Feminism is part of MSK<1> a socialist , anti-family political movement that encourages MSK<0> to leave MSK<0> husbands , kill MSK<0> children , practice witchcraft , destroy capitalism and become lesbians . MSK<1> ( Statement from Pat Robertson ) " +851,851,851,851,851,851,851,853,1766,"Person A: I think pollution from humans contributes to climate change. +Person B: So, you think humans are directly responsible for extreme weather, like hurricanes, typhoons and droughts.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> A : I MSK<1> pollution from MSK<2> contributes to MSK<4> change . MSK<0> B : So , you MSK<1> MSK<2> are directly responsible for extreme MSK<4> , like MSK<3> , MSK<3> and droughts . " +852,852,852,852,852,852,852,854,1915,"""Russia has a terrible human rights record."" ""Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things."" -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.",fallacy of relevance,""" MSK<0> has a MSK<3> MSK<2> record . "" "" Well , the United States has done plenty of MSK<3> things . "" - the President when confronted about MSK<0> MSK<2> abuses . " +853,853,853,853,853,853,853,855,224,"We need to stop allowing colleges to increase tuition every year. The next thing we know, it's going to cost more to attend college for one semester than it is to buy a new home!",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> need to stop allowing MSK<1> to increase tuition every year . The next thing MSK<0> know , MSK<2> 's going to cost more to attend MSK<1> for one semester than MSK<2> is to buy a new home ! " +854,854,854,854,854,854,854,857,294,"If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment eventually the government will ban all cars, so we should not ban Hummers.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> because MSK<2> are bad for the environment eventually the government will MSK<1> all cars , so MSK<0> should not MSK<1> MSK<2> . " +855,855,855,855,855,855,855,858,538,Someone really should move this ‘deer crossing’ sign. This is a dangerous stretch of highway and the deer really should be crossing somewhere else.,false causality,Someone really should move this ‘ MSK<0> MSK<1> ’ sign . This is a dangerous stretch of highway and the MSK<0> really should be MSK<1> somewhere else . +856,856,856,856,856,856,856,859,1346,Most Arabs are Muslims and all the 9/11 hijackers were also Muslims. Therefore most Arabs are hijackers.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> are MSK<1> and all the 9/11 MSK<2> were also MSK<1> . Therefore MSK<0> are MSK<2> . +857,857,857,857,857,857,857,860,76,“People nowadays only vote with their emotions instead of their brains.”,faulty generalization,MSK<1> MSK<0> nowadays only vote with MSK<0> emotions instead of MSK<0> brains . MSK<1> +858,858,858,858,858,858,858,861,1617,"If we are too scared to open the economy completely, then we'll have to keep it closed forever.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> are too scared to open MSK<1> completely , then MSK<0> 'll have to keep MSK<1> closed forever . " +859,859,859,859,859,859,859,862,1054,I'm hardly prepared to listen to the arguments of an ignorant moron like you.,ad hominem,I 'm hardly prepared to listen to the arguments of an ignorant moron like you . +860,860,860,860,860,860,860,863,2266,"Speaker 1: We are using thousands of people, who are going door to door to help us spread the word about social injustice and the need for change. +Speaker: Well then, I can’t be a part of this because I was always been taught that it’s wrong to use people.",equivocation,"MSK<0> 1 : MSK<1> are MSK<2> thousands of MSK<3> , who are going MSK<4> to MSK<4> to help MSK<1> spread the word about social injustice and the need for change . MSK<0> : Well then , MSK<5> ca n’t be a part of this because MSK<5> was always been taught that it ’s wrong to MSK<2> MSK<3> . " +861,861,861,861,861,861,861,864,1380,They are dangerous militants out to destroy our peaceful way of life.,appeal to emotion,They are dangerous militants out to destroy our peaceful way of life . +862,862,862,862,862,862,862,865,977,"""The Senator must be wrong on the issue of taxes because he's such a jerk to the people who work for him.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> must be wrong on the issue of taxes because MSK<0> 's such a jerk to the people who work for MSK<0> . "" " +863,863,863,863,863,863,863,866,2323,"Everyone knows that Japanese DVD players are the best. After all, the outsell American players two-to-one.",ad populum,"Everyone knows that Japanese DVD MSK<0> are the best . After all , the outsell American MSK<0> two - to - one . " +864,864,864,864,864,864,864,867,647,Taco is the best because it tastes better.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the best because MSK<0> tastes better . +865,865,865,865,865,865,865,868,672,"Whatever is less dense than water will float, because such objects won't sink in water.",circular reasoning,"Whatever is less dense than MSK<0> will float , because such objects wo n't sink in MSK<0> . " +866,866,866,866,866,866,866,869,420,"I wore my lucky red shirt when I took the test, so that is probably why I did so well on the test.",false causality,"MSK<0> wore MSK<0> lucky red shirt when MSK<0> took MSK<1> , so that is probably why MSK<0> did so well on MSK<1> . " +867,867,867,867,867,867,867,870,2298,"If you miss practice, it means you were probably goofing off. People who goof off drop out of school and end up penniless.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> miss practice , it means MSK<0> were probably MSK<1> off . People who MSK<1> off drop out of school and end up penniless . " +868,868,868,868,868,868,868,871,1223,"There you are cheating on your husband, how could you ever tell us anything meaningful about ethics?",ad hominem,"There MSK<0> are cheating on MSK<0> husband , how could MSK<0> ever tell us anything meaningful about ethics ? " +869,869,869,869,869,869,869,872,2045,Appeals to an authority that has little to nothing to do with the argument,fallacy of credibility,Appeals to an authority that has little to nothing to do with the argument +870,870,870,870,870,870,870,873,122,My teacher told us she learned the hard way that procrastination is a bad habit!,faulty generalization,MSK<0> told us MSK<0> learned the hard way that procrastination is a bad habit ! +871,871,871,871,871,871,871,874,496,"I broke my mirror this morning, AND I failed my Civics test. I must've failed because the mirror gave me bad luck.",false causality,"MSK<0> broke MSK<1> this morning , AND MSK<0> MSK<2> MSK<0> Civics test . MSK<0> must 've MSK<2> because MSK<1> gave MSK<0> bad luck . " +872,872,872,872,872,872,872,875,525,You know Jane Fonda's exercise videos must be worth the money. Look at the great shape she's in.,false causality,You know MSK<0> exercise videos must be worth the money . Look at the great shape MSK<0> 's in . +873,873,873,873,873,873,873,876,136,"My first time meeting Mr. Casal went poorly, so his class will not be a good one this year.",faulty generalization,"My first time meeting MSK<0> went poorly , so MSK<0> class will not be a good one this year . " +874,874,874,874,874,874,874,877,2334,"Bill claims that tax breaks for corporations increases development. Of course, Bill is the CEO of a corporation.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> claims that tax breaks for MSK<1> increases development . Of course , MSK<0> is the CEO of a MSK<1> . " +875,875,875,875,875,875,875,878,1914,"Being mean to others is wrong. +Therefore, it cannot possibly be part of our nature.",fallacy of relevance,"Being MSK<0> is wrong . Therefore , MSK<0> can not possibly be part of our nature . " +876,876,876,876,876,876,876,879,2339,"If one is 16 years old or older, one can drive an automobile in Wisconsin. I saw your niece driving through Wausau yesterday. She must be at least 16.",fallacy of logic,"If one is MSK<0> years MSK<3> or MSK<3> , one can MSK<1> an automobile in Wisconsin . MSK<2> saw MSK<2> MSK<1> through Wausau yesterday . coref1 must be at least MSK<0> . " +877,877,877,877,877,877,877,880,546,The milk was left out all night and was spoiled. It should have been put in the refrigerator,false causality,MSK<0> was left out all night and was spoiled . MSK<0> should have been put in the refrigerator +878,878,878,878,878,878,878,881,1130,"I was assigned a personal trainer at the Rec, and he gave me a new workout program. But I don't have any confidence in his expertise, since he has obvious trouble controlling his own appetite.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> was assigned a personal trainer at the Rec , and MSK<1> gave MSK<0> a new workout program . But MSK<0> do n't have any confidence in MSK<1> expertise , since MSK<1> has obvious trouble controlling MSK<1> own appetite . " +879,879,879,879,879,879,879,882,2099,"To this very day (at the time of this writing), science has been unable to create life from non-life; therefore, life must be a result of divine intervention.",intentional,"To this very day ( at the time of this writing ) , science has been unable to create MSK<0> from non-life ; therefore , MSK<0> must be a result of divine intervention . " +880,880,880,880,880,880,880,883,2143,"Edward Johns claimed to be psychic, but when his 'abilities' were tested under proper scientific conditions, they magically disappeared. Edward explained this saying that one had to have faith in his abilities for them to work.",intentional,"MSK<0> claimed to be psychic , but when MSK<0> ' MSK<1> ' were tested under proper scientific conditions , MSK<2> magically disappeared . MSK<0> explained this saying that one had to have faith in MSK<0> MSK<1> for MSK<2> to work . " +881,881,881,881,881,881,881,884,2318,"I must be telling the truth, since I’m not lying.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> must be telling the truth , since MSK<0> ’m not lying . " +882,882,882,882,882,882,882,885,2272,"Speaker 1: I think we should have an expanded social safety net for the poor in our country. +Speaker 2: So, you think we should just throw money at lazy people who don’t want to work and think they are entitled to be kept up by other people, right?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<4> : I MSK<1> MSK<2> should have an expanded social safety net for the poor in MSK<2> country . MSK<4> : So , you MSK<1> MSK<2> should just throw money at lazy MSK<3> who do n’t want to work and MSK<1> they are entitled to be kept up by other MSK<3> , right ? " +883,883,883,883,883,883,883,886,688,"The Bible is the Word of God because God tells us it is... in the Bible. + +X is true because of Y. +Y is true because of X.",circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the Word of MSK<1> because MSK<1> tells us MSK<0> is ... in MSK<0> . MSK<3> is MSK<2> because of Y. Y is MSK<2> because of MSK<3> +884,884,884,884,884,884,884,887,1108,"""He just says that because he's a Republican.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> just says that because MSK<0> 's a Republican . "" " +885,885,885,885,885,885,885,888,2287,"We haven’t found King David’s tomb, so King David didn’t really exist.",intentional,"We have n’t found MSK<0> tomb , so MSK<0> did n’t really exist . " +886,886,886,886,886,886,886,889,238,"Today late for ten minutes, tomorrow late for an hour, and then someday you will simply cease to show up.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> for ten minutes , MSK<0> for an hour , and then someday you will simply cease to show up . " +887,887,887,887,887,887,887,890,1129,We cannot approve of this recycling idea. It was thought of by a bunch of hippie communist weirdos.,ad hominem,We can not approve of this recycling idea . It was thought of by a bunch of hippie communist weirdos . +888,888,888,888,888,888,888,891,374,"There are so many experiences in the human realm that are wonderful. Sexual intimacy between two willing adults who love each other is wonderful. A therapist helping a client is wonderful. When the relationship between a therapist and client is so deep that it could be characterized as love, it's wonderful. When all these acts become part of one process between two people, it must be exceptionally wonderful. How could anyone condemn such a wonderfully human process as unethical?",faulty generalization,"There are so many experiences in the MSK<0> realm that are MSK<1> . Sexual intimacy between two willing adults who MSK<2> each other is MSK<1> . A therapist helping a client is MSK<1> . When MSK<3> is so deep that MSK<3> could be characterized as MSK<2> , MSK<3> 's MSK<1> . When all these acts become part of one MSK<4> between two people , it must be exceptionally MSK<1> . How could anyone condemn such a wonderfully MSK<0> MSK<4> as unethical ? " +889,889,889,889,889,889,889,892,1030,"That candidate wants to raise the minimum wage, but they aren't even smart enough to run a business.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> wants to raise the minimum wage , but MSK<0> are n't even smart enough to run a business . " +890,890,890,890,890,890,890,893,2054,My uncle is a mechanic and he says you shouldn't spank children. He says it's ineffective.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> is a mechanic and MSK<0> says you should n't spank children . MSK<0> says it 's ineffective . +891,891,891,891,891,891,891,894,1250,"If I say that a surgeon should be allowed to use a guidebook to carry out surgery like a student can use open notes on a test, I have made a",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> say that a surgeon should be allowed to MSK<1> a guidebook to carry out surgery like a student can MSK<1> open notes on a test , MSK<0> have made a " +892,892,892,892,892,892,892,895,972,"""Don't listen to Mr. Fingers when he says walk in the hallways. How can you trust someone who wears bow ties?""",ad hominem,""" Do n't listen to MSK<0> when MSK<0> says walk in the hallways . How can MSK<0> trust someone who wears bow ties ? "" " +893,893,893,893,893,893,893,896,859,", if everyone else is doing something, it must be right/good.",ad populum,", if everyone else is doing something , it must be right / good . " +894,894,894,894,894,894,894,897,1421,"There must be objective rights and wrongs in the universe. If not, how can you possibly say that torturing babies for fun could ever be right?",appeal to emotion,"There must be objective rights and wrongs in the universe . If not , how can you possibly say that torturing babies for fun could ever be right ? " +895,895,895,895,895,895,895,898,1668,In many cases you can't really tell whether patients are improving because of what the therapist is doing or because of the placebo effect—there's a fuzzy line separating the two--so we must conclude that they are actually the same mechanism of improvement.,equivocation,In many cases you ca n't really tell whether MSK<0> are MSK<1> because of what the therapist is doing or because of the placebo effect — there 's a fuzzy line separating the two -- so we must conclude that MSK<0> are actually the same mechanism of MSK<1> . +896,896,896,896,896,896,896,899,789,"This fast food chain claims that they've served five billion people, so they must have the best hamburger in town. Five billion people can't be wrong!",ad populum,"MSK<0> claims that MSK<0> 've served MSK<1> , so MSK<0> must have the best hamburger in town . MSK<1> ca n't be wrong ! " +897,897,897,897,897,897,897,900,1461,"""You cannot detain me. I am still grieving my cat's death.""",appeal to emotion,""" You can not detain MSK<0> . MSK<0> am still grieving MSK<0> cat 's death . "" " +898,898,898,898,898,898,898,901,419,I'm moving to Connecticut because it is the richest state in the nation and I'm tired of being poor.,false causality,MSK<0> 'm moving to MSK<1> because MSK<1> is the richest state in MSK<1> and MSK<0> 'm tired of being poor . +899,899,899,899,899,899,899,902,1220,"Wilma: You cheated on your income tax. Don't you realize that's wrong +Walter: Hey, wait a minute. You cheated on your income tax last year. Or have you forgotten about that?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> MSK<1> on MSK<2> . Do n't MSK<0> realize that 's wrong Walter : Hey , wait a minute . MSK<0> MSK<1> on MSK<2> last year . Or have MSK<0> forgotten about that ? " +900,900,900,900,900,900,900,903,858,"Dave wants you to break into the spooky cabin with him. “Everyone does it,” he claims. What fallacy has he committed?",ad populum,"MSK<0> wants MSK<0> to break into the spooky cabin with MSK<0> . MSK<1> Everyone does it , MSK<1> MSK<0> claims . What fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? " +901,901,901,901,901,901,901,904,843,Old Major's speech claiming that ALL the animals will unite and revolt against the humans,ad populum,Old Major 's speech claiming that ALL the animals will unite and revolt against the humans +902,902,902,902,902,902,902,905,1402,Words with strong feelings that bring about feelings in the reader. Strong words (+ or -) specifically used to sway the reader,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> with MSK<1> MSK<2> that bring about MSK<2> in MSK<3> . MSK<1> MSK<0> ( + or - ) specifically used to sway MSK<3> +903,903,903,903,903,903,903,906,2181,"Trisha: In an interview, your candidate admitted that he was a thief! +Derek: He actually said that when he was three years old, he stole a lollipop from a store, and felt so guilty, that he never stole anything again. +",intentional,"Trisha : In an interview , MSK<0> admitted that MSK<0> was a thief ! Derek : MSK<0> actually said that when MSK<0> was three years old , MSK<0> MSK<1> a lollipop from a store , and felt so guilty , that MSK<0> never MSK<1> anything again . " +904,904,904,904,904,904,904,907,442,Tommy went to go swimming for the afternoon and later bought a lottery ticket. He won the lottery which must mean that swimming makes you win the lottery.,false causality,MSK<0> went to go swimming for the afternoon and later bought a lottery ticket . MSK<0> MSK<2> makes you MSK<2> . +905,905,905,905,905,905,905,908,2399,Some teenagers in our community recently vandalized the park downtown. Teenagers are so irresponsible and destructive.,faulty generalization,Some MSK<0> in our community recently vandalized the park downtown . MSK<0> are so irresponsible and destructive . +906,906,906,906,906,906,906,909,940,What persuasive technique is being used in this photo?,ad populum,What persuasive technique is being used in this photo ? +907,907,907,907,907,907,907,910,82,"There are no good restaurants in New York; I tried two in Times Square, and they were awful.",faulty generalization,"There are no good restaurants in New York ; I tried two in Times Square , and they were awful . " +908,908,908,908,908,908,908,911,521,You know Jane Fonda’s exercise videos must be worth the money. Look at the great shape she’s in.,false causality,You know Jane Fonda ’s exercise videos must be worth the money . Look at the great shape she ’s in . +909,909,909,909,909,909,909,912,1586,We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth.,false dilemma,We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth . +910,910,910,910,910,910,910,913,1886,"Radio talk show host, on learning that an association of critical thinking professors had suggested his show as a source of fallacious reasoning: “Who are these people? They talk to maybe 30 people at a time. I talk to 5 million people every day. They could not begin to do what I do. They are just gnats flying around getting in the way.”",fallacy of relevance,"Radio MSK<0> show host , on learning that an association of critical thinking professors had suggested his show as a source of fallacious reasoning : MSK<4> Who are MSK<1> ? MSK<1> MSK<0> to maybe 30 MSK<2> at a time . MSK<3> MSK<0> to 5 million MSK<2> every day . MSK<1> could not begin to do what MSK<3> do . MSK<1> are just gnats flying around getting in the way . MSK<4> " +911,911,911,911,911,911,911,914,976,"Oh, please. What would you know about labor laws? You don’t even have a job.",ad hominem,"Oh , please . What would MSK<0> know about labor laws ? MSK<0> do n’t even have a job . " +912,912,912,912,912,912,912,915,2223,"""University of Virginia professor [Charlotte] Patterson, considered a leading researcher in the field, says she has reviewed 22 studies involving offspring of gays ranging from toddlers to adults. She found none convincing [sic] that the children had suffered or were more than normally inclined to be gay. [...] Conservatives discredit Patterson by pointing out that she is an acknowledged lesbian, with a presumed ideological interest in the subject she studies.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> , considered a leading researcher in the field , says MSK<1> has reviewed 22 MSK<2> involving offspring of MSK<3> ranging from toddlers to adults . MSK<1> found none convincing [ sic ] that the children had suffered or were more than normally inclined to be MSK<3> . [ ... ] Conservatives discredit MSK<0> by pointing out that MSK<1> is an acknowledged lesbian , with a presumed ideological interest in the subject MSK<1> MSK<2> . "" " +913,913,913,913,913,913,913,916,2347,"Same-sex marriage must be prohibited, or the family structure as we know it will collapse.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> must be prohibited , or the family structure as we know MSK<0> will collapse . " +914,914,914,914,914,914,914,917,1311,"Girl:"" I'm worried that my friend is mad at me."" +Friend: ""I wonder what you call a male lady bug?""",fallacy of logic,"Girl : "" MSK<0> 'm worried that MSK<0> MSK<1> is mad at MSK<0> . "" MSK<1> : "" MSK<0> wonder what you call a male lady bug ? "" " +915,915,915,915,915,915,915,918,1359,"All babysitters have pimples. +All babysitter club members are babysitters. +Therefore, some babysitter club members have pimples.Example #2: +All forest creatures live in the woods. +All leprechauns are forest creatures. +Therefore, some leprechauns live in the woods.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> have MSK<8> . All MSK<0> MSK<2> are MSK<0> . Therefore , some MSK<0> MSK<2> have MSK<8> # 2 : All MSK<4> MSK<5> in MSK<6> . All MSK<7> are MSK<4> . Therefore , some MSK<7> MSK<5> in MSK<6> . " +916,916,916,916,916,916,916,919,1804,"Kent: My new car is really fast. + +Cal: I doubt that it is as fast as a jet fighter so, therefore, it is not fast.",fallacy of extension,"Kent : MSK<0> is really MSK<1> . Cal : MSK<0> doubt that MSK<2> is as MSK<1> as a jet fighter so , therefore , MSK<2> is not MSK<1> . " +917,917,917,917,917,917,917,920,1007,You're wrong because you're ugly!,ad hominem,MSK<0> 're wrong because MSK<0> 're ugly ! +918,918,918,918,918,918,918,921,416,"Every time that rooster crows, the sun comes up. That rooster must be very powerful and important!",false causality,"Every time that MSK<0> crows , the sun comes up . MSK<0> must be very powerful and important ! " +919,919,919,919,919,919,919,922,1321,Someone who says something which does not flow logically in the conversation is guilty of using:,fallacy of logic,Someone who says something which does not flow logically in the conversation is guilty of using : +920,920,920,920,920,920,920,923,1565,"If you don't say the pledge of allegiance, then you must be a traitor.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> do n't say the pledge of allegiance , then MSK<0> must be a traitor . " +921,921,921,921,921,921,921,924,169,Nobody thinks homelessness is a good thing.,faulty generalization,Nobody thinks homelessness is a good thing . +922,922,922,922,922,922,922,925,1016,“We shouldn’t even bother to interview that job applicant. He has a beard.”,ad hominem,MSK<0> We should n’t even bother to interview that job applicant . He has a beard . MSK<0> +923,923,923,923,923,923,923,926,1273,People are like dogs. They respond best to clear discipline.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> are like dogs . MSK<0> respond best to clear discipline . +924,924,924,924,924,924,924,927,751,My phone charger is broken because it doesn't work.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is broken because MSK<0> does n't work . +925,925,925,925,925,925,925,928,1911,"It looks like the waiter forgot to charge us for the expensive bottle of champagne. Let’s just leave -- after all, if he overcharged us, I doubt he would chase us down to give us our money back that we overpaid.",fallacy of relevance,"It looks like MSK<0> forgot to charge MSK<1> for the expensive bottle of champagne . Let ’s just leave -- after all , if MSK<0> overcharged MSK<1> , MSK<0> doubt MSK<0> would chase MSK<1> down to give MSK<1> MSK<1> money back that MSK<1> overpaid . " +926,926,926,926,926,926,926,929,2145,"Superstition is a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation -- unless it is astrology.",intentional,"MSK<0> is a belief or practice resulting from ignorance , fear of the unknown , trust in magic or chance , or a false conception of causation -- unless MSK<0> is astrology . " +927,927,927,927,927,927,927,930,1756,Student tells his professor that he thinks some of Donald Trump's positions have merit. Professor says he can't believe that the student believes in support racism.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> tells MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<0> thinks some of Donald Trump 's positions have merit . MSK<1> says MSK<0> ca n't MSK<2> that MSK<0> MSK<2> in support racism . +928,928,928,928,928,928,928,931,919,AttP 11: It is okay to walk across Mr. Jones's property as evidenced by other people walking on his property.,ad populum,AttP 11 : It is okay to MSK<0> across MSK<1> as evidenced by other people MSK<0> on MSK<1> . +929,929,929,929,929,929,929,932,290,"“Your coach’s policy is that no one can be a starter on game day if they miss practice. So, if you miss basketball practice today, you won’t be a starter in Friday’s game. Then you won’t be the first freshman to start on the Varsity basketball team at our school.”'",faulty generalization,"MSK<7> MSK<0> coach ’s policy is that no one can be a MSK<1> on MSK<2> day if they MSK<3> MSK<4> . So , if MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<5> MSK<4> today , MSK<0> wo n’t be a MSK<1> in Friday ’s MSK<2> . Then MSK<0> wo n’t be the first freshman to start on the MSK<6> MSK<5> team at MSK<6> school . MSK<7> ' " +930,930,930,930,930,930,930,933,1944,The is zero doubt that she has the condition. She scored high on two separate diagnostic tests for it and both tests have shown extremely high validity. That proves she has it.,fallacy of relevance,The is zero doubt that MSK<0> has MSK<1> . MSK<0> scored MSK<2> on two separate diagnostic MSK<3> for MSK<1> and both MSK<3> have shown extremely MSK<2> validity . MSK<1> proves MSK<0> has MSK<1> . +931,931,931,931,931,931,931,934,1934,Which of the following is true?,fallacy of relevance,Which of the following is true ? +932,932,932,932,932,932,932,935,793,"“Don’t worry about eating fast food. After all, millions of Americans eat it every day.”",ad populum,"MSK<1> Do n’t worry about MSK<0> fast food . After all , millions of Americans MSK<0> it every day . MSK<1> " +933,933,933,933,933,933,933,936,2204,"Violence among teens has risen the last five years. Video game playing among teens has also risen the last five years. Therefore, playing video games causes teens to be violent.",false causality,"MSK<6> among MSK<0> has MSK<2> . MSK<4> MSK<5> among MSK<0> has also MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<5> MSK<4> causes MSK<0> to be MSK<6> . " +934,934,934,934,934,934,934,937,240,"“If America doesn’t send weapons to the Syrian rebels, they won’t be able to defend themselves against their warring dictator. They’ll lose their civil war, and that dictator will oppress them, and the Soviets will consequently carve out a sphere of influence that spreads across the entire Middle East.",faulty generalization,"“ If MSK<0> does n’t send weapons to the Syrian rebels , MSK<0> wo n’t be able to defend MSK<0> against MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> . MSK<0> ’ll lose MSK<0> civil MSK<1> , and that MSK<2> will oppress MSK<0> , and the Soviets will consequently carve out a sphere of influence that spreads across the entire Middle East . " +935,935,935,935,935,935,935,938,2315,"I believe in supernatural beings because every time I drive past the cemetery where my grandmother is buried, a light on my dashboard flashes. Her spirit causes this because it never happens otherwise.",false causality,"MSK<0> believe in supernatural beings because every time MSK<0> drive past the cemetery where MSK<0> grandmother is buried , a light on MSK<0> dashboard flashes . MSK<1> causes this because MSK<1> never happens otherwise . " +936,936,936,936,936,936,936,939,1582,"You've got to teach the boys logic! If you don't teach them logic, they won't learn how to think, and they'll become hobos and die in prison! Don't you care about your sons? (Mother to Father)",false dilemma,"MSK<0> 've got to MSK<1> the boys MSK<2> ! If MSK<0> do n't MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<2> , MSK<3> wo n't learn how to think , and MSK<3> 'll become hobos and die in prison ! Do n't MSK<0> care about MSK<0> sons ? ( MSK<4> to MSK<4> ) " +937,937,937,937,937,937,937,940,1012,"Bill, you drive a beat-up car from the 1980s. For this reason, we can never allow you to be a lifeguard at the community pool.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> , MSK<0> drive a beat - up car from the 1980s . For this reason , we can never allow MSK<0> to be a lifeguard at the community pool . " +938,938,938,938,938,938,938,941,2240,"If it was raining outside, it would be dark. It’s dark outside, so it must be raining.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> was MSK<1> MSK<2> , MSK<0> would be MSK<3> . MSK<0> ’s MSK<3> MSK<2> , so MSK<0> must be MSK<1> . " +939,939,939,939,939,939,939,942,1503,Our gang will beat up anyone who doesn’t vote our way,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> gang will beat up anyone who does n’t vote MSK<0> way +940,940,940,940,940,940,940,943,1709,"Person 1: I think pollution is the cause of climate change. + +Person 2: So you think humans cause hurricanes and tornadoes and tsunamis?",fallacy of extension,MSK<3> : I MSK<1> pollution is the MSK<2> of climate change . MSK<3> : So you MSK<1> humans MSK<2> MSK<4> and MSK<4> and tsunamis ? +941,941,941,941,941,941,941,944,2319,"Everything I say is true. This is true because I said it, and everything I say is true.",circular reasoning,"Everything MSK<0> say is MSK<1> . MSK<2> is MSK<1> because MSK<0> said MSK<2> , and everything MSK<0> say is MSK<1> . " +942,942,942,942,942,942,942,945,2069,"Falsely requiring an opponent to “disprove” instead +of you “proving” your argument",intentional,Falsely requiring an opponent to MSK<0> disprove MSK<0> instead of MSK<1> MSK<0> proving MSK<0> MSK<1> argument +943,943,943,943,943,943,943,946,590,"Joe and Sam are at the race track betting on horses. Joe: ""You see that horse over there? He lost his last four races. I'm going to bet on him."" +Sam: ""Why? I think he will probably lose."" +Joe: ""No way, Sam. I looked up the horse's stats and he has won half his races in the past two years. Since he has lost three of his last four races, he'll have to win this race. So I'm betting the farm on him."" +Sam: ""Are you sure?"" +Joe: ""Of course I'm sure. That pony is due, man...he's due!""",false causality,"MSK<0> and MSK<1> are at the MSK<2> track MSK<3> on MSK<4> . MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> see that MSK<4> over there ? MSK<5> MSK<6> coref4 . MSK<7> 'm going to MSK<3> on MSK<5> . "" MSK<1> : "" Why ? MSK<7> think MSK<5> will probably MSK<6> . "" MSK<0> : "" No way , MSK<1> . MSK<7> looked up the MSK<4> 's stats and MSK<8> has MSK<6> half MSK<8> MSK<2> in the past two years . Since MSK<8> has MSK<6> three of MSK<8> , MSK<8> 'll have to MSK<6> this MSK<2> . So MSK<7> 'm MSK<3> the farm on MSK<8> . "" MSK<1> : "" Are MSK<8> MSK<9> ? "" MSK<0> : "" Of course I 'm MSK<9> . That MSK<4> is due , man ... MSK<8> 's due ! "" " +944,944,944,944,944,944,944,947,2239,"If Hunter was human, he would be mortal. Hunter is mortal. Therefore, Hunter is a human.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> was MSK<1> , MSK<0> would be MSK<2> . MSK<0> is MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<0> is a MSK<1> . " +945,945,945,945,945,945,945,948,1733,we should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights,fallacy of extension,we should not build MSK<0> lanes because MSK<0> run red lights +946,946,946,946,946,946,946,949,257,"If we let this child bring the permission slip late, there is no reason to ever set a deadline for anything again!",faulty generalization,"If we let this child bring the permission slip late , there is no reason to ever set a deadline for anything again ! " +947,947,947,947,947,947,947,950,236,"If you don’t expose your child to germs, he will never get sick. Therefore, he will never build up his immune system to fight illness. He will grow up to be a sickly adult.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n’t expose MSK<0> child to germs , MSK<1> will never get sick . Therefore , MSK<1> will never build up MSK<1> immune system to fight illness . MSK<1> will grow up to be a sickly adult . " +948,948,948,948,948,948,948,951,399,"Donald Trump Jr. Tweeted: +If I had a bowl of skittles and I told you just three would kill you. Would you take a handful? That's our Syrian refugee problem. +",faulty generalization,Donald Trump Jr. . Tweeted : If MSK<0> had a bowl of skittles and MSK<0> told MSK<1> just three would kill MSK<1> . Would MSK<1> take a handful ? That 's our Syrian refugee problem . +949,949,949,949,949,949,949,952,1119,No one should believe our dear lady Senator who have had an adulterous relationship.,ad hominem,No one should believe our dear lady Senator who have had an adulterous relationship . +950,950,950,950,950,950,950,953,284,"For want of a nail the shoe was lost. +For want of a shoe the horse was lost. +For want of a horse the rider was lost. +For want of a rider the battle was lost. +For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. +And all for the want of a nail. +“For Want of a Nail,” medieval proverb",faulty generalization,"For MSK<0> of a nail the MSK<1> was MSK<2> . For MSK<0> of a MSK<1> the MSK<3> was MSK<2> . For MSK<0> of a MSK<3> the MSK<4> was MSK<2> . For MSK<0> of a MSK<4> the MSK<5> was MSK<2> . For MSK<0> of a MSK<5> the kingdom was MSK<2> . And all for the MSK<0> of MSK<6> . MSK<7> For MSK<0> of MSK<6> , MSK<7> medieval proverb " +951,951,951,951,951,951,951,954,2082,We believe on what we believe in.,intentional,MSK<1> on what MSK<1> in . +952,952,952,952,952,952,952,955,1465,"I should receive an 'A' in this class. After all, if I don't get an 'A' I won't get the fellowship that I want.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> should receive an ' A ' in this class . After all , if MSK<0> do n't get an ' A ' MSK<0> wo n't get the fellowship that MSK<0> want . " +953,953,953,953,953,953,953,956,554,"Every time my brother Bill accompanies me to Fenway Park, the Red Sox are sure to lose",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> brother Bill accompanies MSK<0> to Fenway Park , the Red Sox are sure to lose " +954,954,954,954,954,954,954,957,1516,"Maria has been working at her current job for more than 30 years at the same wage. She desperately wants a raise so she approaches her boss to ask for one. She says, ""You are one of the kindest people I know. You are smart and good-looking and I really love your shoes.""",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> has been MSK<1> at MSK<0> current MSK<1> for more than 30 years at the same wage . MSK<0> desperately wants a raise so MSK<0> approaches MSK<0> boss to ask for one . MSK<0> says , "" MSK<0> are one of the kindest people MSK<0> know . MSK<0> are smart and good - looking and MSK<0> really love MSK<0> shoes . "" " +955,955,955,955,955,955,955,958,155,I asked six of my friends what they thought of the new spending restraints and they agreed it is a good idea. The new restraints are therefore generally popular.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> asked six of MSK<0> what MSK<1> thought of MSK<2> and MSK<1> agreed it is a good idea . MSK<2> are therefore generally popular . +956,956,956,956,956,956,956,959,1083,There's no point listening to your opinion on school lunches. Everybody knows you cheat on your math tests.,ad hominem,There 's no point listening to MSK<0> opinion on school lunches . Everybody knows MSK<0> cheat on MSK<0> math tests . +957,957,957,957,957,957,957,960,1859,OJ Simpson couldn't have murdered his wife. He's in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's famous!,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> could n't have murdered MSK<0> wife . MSK<0> 's in the Pro Football Hall of Fame . MSK<0> 's famous ! +958,958,958,958,958,958,958,961,477,"""Every time I forget my lunch bag, school ends early"" is an example of",false causality,""" Every time MSK<0> forget MSK<0> lunch bag , school ends early "" is an example of " +959,959,959,959,959,959,959,962,1940,"In our psychology department, half of the faculty believe that the new assistant professor shows serious problems in the area of ethics. The other half believe that the new faculty member shows no problems in the area of ethics. Obviously the new professor shows mild to moderate problems in the area of ethics.",fallacy of relevance,"In our psychology department , MSK<1> that MSK<2> shows serious MSK<3> in MSK<4> . MSK<1> that the new faculty member shows no MSK<3> in MSK<4> . Obviously MSK<2> shows mild to moderate MSK<3> in MSK<4> . " +960,960,960,960,960,960,960,963,1814,"Daughter: Mom, I want that doll! +Mom: Let's get home and I'll get you a popsicle! +Daughter: Ooh, popsicle!",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> , MSK<2> want that doll ! MSK<1> : Let 's get home and MSK<2> 'll get you a MSK<3> ! MSK<0> : Ooh , MSK<3> ! " +961,961,961,961,961,961,961,964,1684,Why are you criticizing the Anti-Terror Law? Are you a terrorist?,fallacy of extension,Why are MSK<0> criticizing the Anti-Terror Law ? Are MSK<0> a terrorist ? +962,962,962,962,962,962,962,965,2077,"Your friend says, ""You can't prove that space aliens don't exist, so they must be real."" This is an example of which logical fallacy?",intentional,"MSK<0> says , "" MSK<0> ca n't prove that MSK<1> do n't exist , so MSK<1> must be real . "" coref2 is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +963,963,963,963,963,963,963,966,2189,"NASA: Yes, we really did successfully land men on the moon. +TinFoilHatGuy1969: Yeah, right. And Elvis is really dead.",intentional,"NASA : MSK<0> , we really did successfully land men on the moon . TinFoilHatGuy1969 : MSK<0> , right . And Elvis is really dead . " +964,964,964,964,964,964,964,967,215,"My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age sixty-nine. Therefore, smoking really can’t be that bad for you.",faulty generalization,"My father MSK<0> four packs of MSK<0> a day since MSK<1> fourteen and lived until MSK<1> sixty - nine . Therefore , MSK<0> really ca n’t be that bad for you . " +965,965,965,965,965,965,965,968,748,"Mr. Casal got sick last week, so it was likely due to the students.",circular reasoning,"Mr. Casal got sick last week , so it was likely due to the students . " +966,966,966,966,966,966,966,969,2326,Almost everyone at my school will be at the party Friday night. It must be the right thing to do.,ad populum,Almost everyone at my school will be at the party Friday night . It must be the right thing to do . +967,967,967,967,967,967,967,970,979,"Only a selfish, non-caring person would believe that this is ok.",ad hominem,"Only a selfish , non-caring person would believe that this is ok . " +968,968,968,968,968,968,968,971,140,"In paragraph 43, Rodriguez accuses the middle-class ethnics of being guilty of which of the following logical fallacies?",faulty generalization,"In paragraph 43 , Rodriguez accuses the middle - class ethnics of being guilty of which of the following logical fallacies ? " +969,969,969,969,969,969,969,972,1207,"“But, Dad, I know you had no curfew when you were my age, so how can you give me a curfew?”",ad hominem,"MSK<3> But , Dad , MSK<0> know MSK<1> had no MSK<2> when MSK<1> were MSK<0> age , so how can MSK<1> give MSK<0> a MSK<2> ? MSK<3> " +970,970,970,970,970,970,970,973,903,"During class, Alex whispers to Jeff, ""More than 80% of university professors are voting against the Republicans. Clearly, it's the only intelligent vote to make.""",ad populum,"During class , Alex whispers to Jeff , "" More than 80 % of university professors are MSK<0> against the Republicans . Clearly , it 's the only intelligent MSK<0> to make . "" " +971,971,971,971,971,971,971,974,1593,"Growing up, many children are told to eat their dinner or else they would never grow big and tall. What fallacy is this?",false dilemma,"MSK<0> up , MSK<1> are told to eat MSK<1> dinner or else MSK<1> would never MSK<0> big and tall . What fallacy is this ? " +972,972,972,972,972,972,972,975,759,"Everyone seems to support the changes in the vacation policy, and if everyone likes them, they must be +good.",ad populum,"MSK<0> seems to support MSK<1> , and if MSK<0> likes MSK<1> , MSK<1> must be good . " +973,973,973,973,973,973,973,976,987,"If someone told you, ""Kyra doesn't know anything about science because she likes weird music,"" what logical fallacy are they using?",ad hominem,"If someone told MSK<0> , "" MSK<0> does n't know anything about science because MSK<0> likes weird music , "" what logical fallacy are they using ? " +974,974,974,974,974,974,974,977,410,"Global chocolate consumption is highest in Switzerland, yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world. Therefore, it's reasonable to conclude that chocolate helps keep your weight down.",false causality,"Global MSK<0> consumption is highest in Switzerland , yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world . Therefore , it 's reasonable to conclude that MSK<0> helps keep your weight down . " +975,975,975,975,975,975,975,978,2440,"The fallacy of equivocation occurs when a key term or phrase in an argument is used in an ambiguous way, with one meaning in one portion of the argument and then another meaning in another portion of the argument.",equivocation,"The fallacy of equivocation occurs when a key term or phrase in coref1 is used in an ambiguous way , with one MSK<0> in MSK<1> and then another MSK<0> in MSK<1> . " +976,976,976,976,976,976,976,979,302,one thing leads to another and another and another. . . creates a “snowball” effect.,faulty generalization,one thing leads to another and another and another . . . creates a “ snowball ” effect . +977,977,977,977,977,977,977,980,253,"If I don't take the right classes in high school, then I won't be able to get into a good college. If I don't get into a good college, then I won't be able to get a job. If I can't get a job, then I am going to end up homeless.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't take the right classes in high school , then MSK<0> wo n't be MSK<1> to get into MSK<2> . If MSK<0> do n't get into MSK<2> , then MSK<0> wo n't be MSK<1> to get MSK<3> . If MSK<0> ca n't get MSK<3> , then MSK<0> am going to end up homeless . " +978,978,978,978,978,978,978,981,249,This fallacy suggests that unlikely or ridiculous outcomes are likely when there’s just not enough evidence to think so.,faulty generalization,This fallacy suggests that unlikely or ridiculous outcomes are likely when there ’s just not enough evidence to think so . +979,979,979,979,979,979,979,982,1874,Warning! Smoking may cause frostbite?,fallacy of relevance,Warning ! Smoking may cause frostbite ? +980,980,980,980,980,980,980,983,2177,"Don: If you drink alcohol, it will kill any virus you might have. +Tony: What evidence do you have to support that? +Don: I don’t need evidence. It is common sense. +",intentional,"MSK<0> : If MSK<0> drink alcohol , it will kill any virus MSK<0> might have . Tony : What MSK<1> do MSK<0> have to support that ? MSK<0> : MSK<0> do n’t need MSK<1> . It is common sense . " +981,981,981,981,981,981,981,984,2193,"""A person apparently hopelessly ill may be allowed to take his own life. Then he may be permitted to deputize others to do it for him should he no longer be able to act. The judgment of others then becomes the ruling factor. Already at this point euthanasia is not personal and voluntary, for others are acting on behalf of the patient as they see fit. This may well incline them to act on behalf of other patients who have not authorized them to exercise their judgment. It is only a short step, then, from voluntary euthanasia (self-inflicted or authorized), to directed euthanasia administered to a patient who has given no authorization, to involuntary euthanasia conducted as a part of a social policy.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> may be allowed to take MSK<0> own life . Then MSK<0> may be permitted to deputize others to do it for MSK<0> should MSK<0> no longer be able to MSK<1> . The MSK<2> of others then becomes the ruling factor . Already at this point MSK<3> is not personal and MSK<4> , for others are MSK<1> on MSK<5> of the MSK<6> as MSK<7> see fit . This may well incline MSK<7> to MSK<1> on MSK<5> of other MSK<6> who have not MSK<8> MSK<7> to exercise MSK<7> MSK<2> . It is only a short step , then , from MSK<4> MSK<3> ( self - inflicted or MSK<8> ) , to directed MSK<3> administered to a MSK<6> who has given no MSK<8> , to involuntary MSK<3> conducted as a part of a social policy . "" " +982,982,982,982,982,982,982,985,393,President Petutti ordered a military strike that killed many civilians. He is no different than any other mass murder and he belongs in prison!,faulty generalization,MSK<0> ordered a MSK<1> strike that killed many MSK<1> . MSK<0> is no different than any other mass murder and MSK<0> belongs in prison ! +983,983,983,983,983,983,983,986,1742,Students tell Ms. Higgins her hair color looks different on her. Ms. Higgins can't believe her students called ugly and horrendous to look at.,fallacy of extension,coref1 tell MSK<0> MSK<0> hair color MSK<1> different on MSK<0> . MSK<0> ca n't believe MSK<0> called ugly and horrendous to MSK<1> at . +984,984,984,984,984,984,984,987,1879,You want me to clean my locker? I think I left my homework in Science class. I need to keep up with my homework to get good grades.,fallacy of relevance,You want MSK<0> to clean MSK<0> locker ? MSK<0> think MSK<0> left MSK<1> in Science class . MSK<0> need to keep up with MSK<1> to get good grades . +985,985,985,985,985,985,985,988,958,"Shamus pointed a drunken finger at Sean and asked him to explain how so many people could believe in leprechauns if they're only a silly old superstition. Sean, however, had had a few too many Guinness himself and fell off his chair.",ad populum,"MSK<0> pointed a drunken finger at MSK<1> and asked MSK<0> to explain how so many MSK<2> could believe in leprechauns if MSK<2> 're only a silly old superstition . MSK<1> , however , had had a few too many Guinness MSK<1> and fell off MSK<1> chair . " +986,986,986,986,986,986,986,989,88,"Sarah loves to wear running shoes, all girls must like to run.",faulty generalization,"Sarah loves to wear MSK<0> shoes , all girls must like to MSK<0> . " +987,987,987,987,987,987,987,990,1266,"Since a single human cell becomes a grown man over a period of a few years, then surely it can't be impossible for a single-cell organism to become the human race over a period of several million years.",fallacy of logic,"Since MSK<0> becomes a grown man over a MSK<1> of a few MSK<2> , then surely MSK<0> ca n't be impossible for a single - cell organism to become the human race over a MSK<1> of several million MSK<2> . " +988,988,988,988,988,988,988,991,2152,Have you stopped cheating on your tests?,intentional,Have MSK<0> stopped cheating on MSK<0> tests ? +989,989,989,989,989,989,989,992,736,smoking cigarettes is deadly because cigarettes can kill you,circular reasoning,MSK<0> MSK<0> is deadly because MSK<0> can kill you +990,990,990,990,990,990,990,993,910,You should listen to Ellie Goulding because everyone is listening to her music.,ad populum,You should MSK<0> to MSK<1> because everyone is MSK<0> to MSK<1> music . +991,991,991,991,991,991,991,994,989,"Oh, please. What would you know about labor laws? You don't even have a job.",ad hominem,"Oh , please . What would MSK<0> know about labor laws ? MSK<0> do n't even have a job . " +992,992,992,992,992,992,992,995,782,"X is popular; therefore, X is right.",ad populum,"MSK<0> is popular ; therefore , MSK<0> is right . " +993,993,993,993,993,993,993,996,1373,"I know you don't like the cat sweater that Grandma knitted for you, but she worked so hard on it, and it will make her happy to see you wear it in the family holiday photo.",appeal to emotion,"I know MSK<0> do n't like the cat sweater that Grandma knitted for MSK<0> , but MSK<1> worked so hard on MSK<2> , and MSK<2> will make MSK<1> happy to see MSK<0> wear MSK<2> in the family holiday photo . " +994,994,994,994,994,994,994,997,1537,"Sukaina to her mom: Either you buy me this new book, or you decide that reading is not important at all.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> to MSK<0> mom : Either MSK<1> buy MSK<0> this new book , or MSK<1> decide that reading is not important at all . " +995,995,995,995,995,995,995,998,2191,"If we legalize pot, the next thing you know people will want to legalize meth and heroin.",faulty generalization,"If we MSK<0> pot , the next thing you know people will want to MSK<0> meth and heroin . " +996,996,996,996,996,996,996,999,250,"""Our planet is going to be destroyed! People are creating too much waste, the temperature will continue to rise, natural disasters will occur more frequently, the animals will starve to death, and the planet will basically turn into Venus!""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> is going to be destroyed ! People are creating too much waste , the temperature will continue to rise , natural disasters will occur more frequently , the animals will starve to death , and MSK<0> will basically turn into Venus ! "" " +997,997,997,997,997,997,997,1000,99,"""The two courses I took at UWI were not very interesting. I don't think its a good university.""",faulty generalization,""" The two courses MSK<0> took at UWI were not very interesting . MSK<0> do n't think its a good university . "" " +998,998,998,998,998,998,998,1001,1776,"You support capital punishment just because you want an “eye for an eye,” but I have several good reasons to believe that capital punishment is fundamentally wrong.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> support MSK<1> just because MSK<0> want an MSK<3> MSK<2> for an MSK<2> , MSK<3> but I have several good reasons to believe that MSK<1> is fundamentally wrong . " +999,999,999,999,999,999,999,1002,2060,"""The logic teacher was hired to fill the new computer animation class. He is a great admirer of Pixar's work and will do a great job.""",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> was hired to fill the new computer animation class . MSK<0> is a MSK<1> admirer of Pixar 's MSK<2> and will do a MSK<1> MSK<2> . "" " +1000,1000,1000,1000,1000,1000,1000,1003,2194,"""I think that the use of marijuana as a medical treatment shouldn't even be considered. If we make drugs legal in a few cases, then we might eventually have to completely legalize them - which is even crazier than Proposition 215. If we want to help people out by letting them do illegal things, then let's just get rid of all our laws.""",faulty generalization,""" I think that the use of MSK<4> as a medical treatment should n't even be considered . If MSK<0> make MSK<4> MSK<3> in a few cases , then MSK<0> might eventually have to completely legalize MSK<1> - which is even crazier than Proposition 215 . If MSK<0> want to help people out by MSK<2> MSK<1> do MSK<3> things , then MSK<2> MSK<0> just get rid of all MSK<0> laws . "" " +1001,1001,1001,1001,1001,1001,1001,1004,1477,"Claiming that ""If you elect him, the Dow Jones will tumble and you will lose all of your money!"" is an example of:",appeal to emotion,"Claiming that "" If MSK<0> elect him , the Dow Jones will tumble and MSK<0> will lose all of MSK<0> money ! "" is an example of : " +1002,1002,1002,1002,1002,1002,1002,1005,2195,"""There is ... a radical element, a homosexual agenda that wants to redefine what marriage is. They want to say that a marriage not only is one man and one woman but it is two men or it is two women. What logical reason is there to keep us from stopping expansion of that definition to include three people or an adult and a child, or any other odd combination that we want to have? ... and it does not even have to be limited to human beings by the way. I mean it could be anything. ... There is no reason why we cannot just completely erase whatever boundaries that currently exist on the definition of marriage and say it is a free-for-all, anything goes.""",faulty generalization,""" There is MSK<0> a radical element , a homosexual agenda that MSK<1> to redefine what marriage is . They MSK<1> to say that MSK<2> not only is one MSK<3> and one MSK<4> but MSK<2> is two MSK<3> or MSK<2> is two MSK<4> . What logical MSK<5> is there to keep us from stopping expansion of that definition to include three people or an adult and a child , or any other odd combination that MSK<6> MSK<1> to have ? MSK<0> and MSK<2> does not even have to be limited to human beings by the way . I mean MSK<2> could be anything . MSK<0> There is no MSK<5> why MSK<6> can not just completely erase whatever boundaries that currently exist on MSK<7> and say MSK<7> is a free - for - all , anything goes . "" " +1003,1003,1003,1003,1003,1003,1003,1006,1410,Joe is firm in his principles. The reader admires Joe for not changing his ideas and opinions according to what is popular or advantageous.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> is firm in MSK<0> principles . MSK<0> admires MSK<0> for not changing MSK<0> ideas and opinions according to what is popular or advantageous . +1004,1004,1004,1004,1004,1004,1004,1007,1078,Vote for me because the other candidate is a cheat and a liar!,ad hominem,Vote for me because the other candidate is a cheat and a liar ! +1005,1005,1005,1005,1005,1005,1005,1008,1086,"""I knew him in high school and he almost flunked out. He can't be a good choice for mayor.""",ad hominem,""" I knew MSK<0> in high school and MSK<0> almost flunked out . MSK<0> ca n't be a good choice for mayor . "" " +1006,1006,1006,1006,1006,1006,1006,1009,1034,"Charlie: Fast food is filled with salt, fat and added sugars. We need better regulation of the industry. +Bob: That may be, but you're such a hypocrite! I saw you devour a Triple-Baconator, super-sized fries and 64 ounces of soda yesterday.",ad hominem,"Charlie : Fast food is filled with salt , fat and added sugars . We need better regulation of the industry . MSK<0> : That may be , but MSK<0> 're such a hypocrite ! MSK<0> saw MSK<0> devour a Triple - Baconator , super-sized fries and 64 ounces of soda yesterday . " +1007,1007,1007,1007,1007,1007,1007,1010,1300,"If I eat fast food for dinner, then I have a stomach ache in the evening. I had a stomach ache this evening. Therefore I ate fast food for dinner.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> MSK<3> for MSK<4> , then MSK<0> have a MSK<6> in MSK<7> . MSK<0> had a MSK<6> MSK<7> . Therefore MSK<0> MSK<3> for MSK<4> . " +1008,1008,1008,1008,1008,1008,1008,1011,193,Democrats are gay and Republicans are rich.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> are gay and MSK<0> are rich . +1009,1009,1009,1009,1009,1009,1009,1012,2267,"What I object to most about those people who oppose capital punishment is that they believe that the lives of convicted murderers are more important than the lives of the police and prison guards who protect us. But, obviously, since the lives of those who protect us are of the greatest value, no one should oppose capital punishment.",fallacy of extension,"What I object to most about those people who MSK<2> is that they believe that the MSK<3> of MSK<6> murderers are more important than the MSK<3> of the police and MSK<6> guards who MSK<5> . But , obviously , since the MSK<3> of those who MSK<5> are of the greatest value , no one should MSK<2> . " +1010,1010,1010,1010,1010,1010,1010,1013,1870,"Ashley: It is morally wrong to cheat on your spouse; why on earth would you have done that? +Hannah: But what is morality exactly? +Ashley: It’s a code of conduct shared by cultures. +Hannah: But who creates this code?... +Hannah has committed what fallacy?",fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> : It is morally wrong to cheat on MSK<1> spouse ; why on earth would MSK<1> have done that ? MSK<2> : But what is MSK<3> exactly ? MSK<0> : MSK<3> ’s a MSK<4> of conduct shared by cultures . MSK<2> : But who creates this MSK<4> ? ... MSK<2> has committed what fallacy ? +1011,1011,1011,1011,1011,1011,1011,1014,504,I bought new shoes then my head started itching. I must be allergic to the shoes.,false causality,MSK<0> bought new MSK<1> then MSK<0> head started itching . MSK<0> must be allergic to the MSK<1> . +1012,1012,1012,1012,1012,1012,1012,1015,1973,An attempt to gain a customer’s trust in an advertisement is referred to as,fallacy of credibility,An attempt to gain a customer ’s trust in an advertisement is referred to as +1013,1013,1013,1013,1013,1013,1013,1016,1652,"The police said they suspect several people of setting the fire. Therefore, I can't be under suspicion because I was alone all night.",equivocation,"MSK<0> said MSK<0> MSK<2> several people of setting the fire . Therefore , MSK<1> ca n't be under MSK<2> because MSK<1> was alone all night . " +1014,1014,1014,1014,1014,1014,1014,1017,116,I saw that dog eat chicken so all dogs must only eat chicken.,faulty generalization,I saw that MSK<0> MSK<2> so all MSK<0> must only MSK<2> . +1015,1015,1015,1015,1015,1015,1015,1018,434,"Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down. Therefore, my going to sleep causes the sun to set.",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> go to MSK<1> , MSK<2> goes down . Therefore , MSK<0> going to MSK<1> causes MSK<2> to set . " +1016,1016,1016,1016,1016,1016,1016,1019,2079,"Bill: ""I think that some people have psychic powers."" +Jill: ""What is your proof?"" +Bill: ""No one has been able to prove that people do not have psychic powers.""",intentional,"MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> think that some MSK<1> have MSK<3> . "" MSK<4> : "" What is MSK<4> MSK<5> ? "" MSK<0> : "" No one has been able to MSK<5> that MSK<1> do not have MSK<3> . "" " +1017,1017,1017,1017,1017,1017,1017,1020,443,"Alley ate a slice of pizza for dinner and a few hours later she had a fever. Therefore, pizza causes fevers.",false causality,"MSK<0> ate a slice of MSK<1> for dinner and a few hours later MSK<0> had a MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<1> causes MSK<2> . " +1018,1018,1018,1018,1018,1018,1018,1021,1069,"""You're clearly just too young to understand what’s happening.” The statement is an example of…",ad hominem,""" You 're clearly just too young to understand what ’s happening . ” The statement is an example of … " +1019,1019,1019,1019,1019,1019,1019,1022,745,The Bible is the Word of God because God tells us it is... in the Bible.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the Word of MSK<1> because MSK<1> tells us MSK<0> is ... in MSK<0> . +1020,1020,1020,1020,1020,1020,1020,1023,526,"""A solar flare erupted from the sun three days ago, and my laptop died this morning. Solar flares are very dangerous for computers.""",false causality,""" A MSK<0> MSK<1> erupted from the MSK<0> three days ago , and my MSK<2> died this morning . MSK<0> MSK<1> are very dangerous for MSK<2> . "" " +1021,1021,1021,1021,1021,1021,1021,1024,1839,"There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We simply cannot make this world into the Garden of Eden. Pursuing perfection is impossible and pointless. And besides, even Adam and Eve got bored in Eden!",fallacy of relevance,"There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment . We simply can not make this world into the Garden of MSK<0> . Pursuing perfection is impossible and pointless . And besides , even Adam and Eve got bored in MSK<0> ! " +1022,1022,1022,1022,1022,1022,1022,1025,1409,"The uncommunicative strangers seemed unwilling to speak to us, hiding behind the language barrier.",appeal to emotion,"The uncommunicative strangers seemed unwilling to speak to us , hiding behind the language barrier . " +1023,1023,1023,1023,1023,1023,1023,1026,1351,"The lady in the pink dress is Julia Roberts. +The reporter thinks Julia Roberts drives a Prius. +Therefore, the reporter thinks the lady in the pink dress drives a Prius.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> . MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<5> . Therefore , MSK<3> MSK<0> in coref3 MSK<5> . " +1024,1024,1024,1024,1024,1024,1024,1027,206,"Everybody understands that the values in New York City are socially liberal and pro-abortion and pro-gay marriage,' he said. 'And focus on money and the media.",faulty generalization,"Everybody understands that the values in New York City are socially liberal and MSK<0> and MSK<0> MSK<0> , ' he said . ' And focus on money and the media . " +1025,1025,1025,1025,1025,1025,1025,1028,1439,"By rejecting God, you are rejecting goodness, kindness, and love itself.",appeal to emotion,"By MSK<0> God , you are MSK<0> goodness , MSK<1> , and love MSK<1> . " +1026,1026,1026,1026,1026,1026,1026,1029,53,news organizations are Fake News?,faulty generalization,MSK<0> organizations are Fake MSK<0> ? +1027,1027,1027,1027,1027,1027,1027,1030,2002,Not able to defend his position that evolution 'isn't true' Bob says that he knows a scientist who also questions evolution (and presumably isn't a primate).,fallacy of credibility,Not able to defend MSK<0> position that MSK<1> ' is n't true ' MSK<0> says that MSK<0> knows a scientist who also questions MSK<1> ( and presumably is n't a primate ) . +1028,1028,1028,1028,1028,1028,1028,1031,2424,"Q: Did the President have an affair? +A: ""He's very busy at the moment with the Middle East Peace talks, and has no time for + silly accusations."" ",fallacy of relevance,"Q : Did MSK<0> have an affair ? A : "" MSK<0> 's very busy at the moment with the Middle East Peace talks , and has no time for silly accusations . "" " +1029,1029,1029,1029,1029,1029,1029,1032,132,"My parents are vegetarians, and they are good people. Therefore, all vegetarians must be good people.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> are MSK<1> , and MSK<0> are MSK<3> . Therefore , all MSK<1> must be MSK<3> . " +1030,1030,1030,1030,1030,1030,1030,1033,1401,present ideas that elicit strong feelings,appeal to emotion,present ideas that elicit strong feelings +1031,1031,1031,1031,1031,1031,1031,1034,1820,"So many people are speaking up about animal rights, but what they should first focus on is human rights.",fallacy of relevance,"So MSK<0> are speaking up about animal MSK<1> , but what MSK<0> should first focus on is human MSK<1> . " +1032,1032,1032,1032,1032,1032,1032,1035,682,You can't give me a C. I'm an A student.,circular reasoning,You ca n't give MSK<0> a C. MSK<0> 'm an A student . +1033,1033,1033,1033,1033,1033,1033,1036,1883,You say that Coach Smith pressured teachers to give his students passing grades. But don’t you agree that athletics are important to schools? Don’t they build character?,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> say that MSK<1> pressured teachers to give MSK<1> students passing grades . But do n’t MSK<0> agree that MSK<2> are important to schools ? Do n’t MSK<2> build character ? +1034,1034,1034,1034,1034,1034,1034,1037,1332,"Nuclear disarmament is a risk, but everything in life involves a risk. Every time you drive in a car you are taking a risk. If you're willing to drive in a car, you should be willing to have disarmament.",fallacy of logic,"Nuclear MSK<0> is a risk , but everything in life involves MSK<1> . Every time MSK<2> MSK<3> in a MSK<4> MSK<2> are taking MSK<1> . If MSK<2> 're MSK<5> to MSK<3> in a MSK<4> , MSK<2> should be MSK<5> to have MSK<0> . " +1035,1035,1035,1035,1035,1035,1035,1038,1219,"Peter: ""Based on the arguments I have presented, it is evident that it is morally wrong to use animals for food or clothing."" +Bill: ""But you are wearing a leather jacket and you have a roast beef sandwich in your hand! How can you say that using animals for food and clothing is wrong!""",ad hominem,"Peter : "" Based on the arguments I have presented , MSK<0> is evident that MSK<0> is morally MSK<1> to MSK<3> for MSK<4> or MSK<5> . "" MSK<6> : "" But MSK<6> are wearing a leather jacket and MSK<6> have a roast beef sandwich in MSK<6> hand ! How can MSK<6> say that MSK<3> for MSK<4> and MSK<5> is MSK<1> ! "" " +1036,1036,1036,1036,1036,1036,1036,1039,873,"This type of propaganda implies that since EVERYONE else is buying a product, so should you!",ad populum,"This type of propaganda implies that since EVERYONE else is buying a product , so should you ! " +1037,1037,1037,1037,1037,1037,1037,1040,2183,"Saying that because one finds something difficult to understand, therefore it's not true",intentional,"Saying that because one finds something difficult to understand , therefore it 's not true " +1038,1038,1038,1038,1038,1038,1038,1041,2070,"I know nothing about Tank Johnson except that he has a criminal record as long as your leg, but I’ll bet he’s really just misunderstood",intentional,"MSK<0> know nothing about MSK<1> except that MSK<1> has a criminal record as long as your leg , but MSK<0> ’ll bet MSK<1> ’s really just misunderstood " +1039,1039,1039,1039,1039,1039,1039,1042,1008,"This is an example of what? +""Attacks the arguer instead of the argument""",ad hominem,"This is an example of what ? "" Attacks the arguer instead of the argument "" " +1040,1040,1040,1040,1040,1040,1040,1043,683,Richardson is the most successful mayor the town has ever had because he's the best mayor of our history.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the most successful MSK<1> the town has ever had because MSK<0> 's the best MSK<1> of our history . +1041,1041,1041,1041,1041,1041,1041,1044,149,"""My roommate said her Debate class was hard, and the one that I'm in right now is hard, too. All Debate classes must be hard!”",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> roommate said her MSK<2> was MSK<3> , and the one that MSK<0> 'm in right now is MSK<3> , too . All MSK<2> must be MSK<3> ! ” " +1042,1042,1042,1042,1042,1042,1042,1045,141,"""Freedom of choice is an important freedom. Students should have the freedom to choose between different types of soft drinks.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> is an important freedom . Students should have MSK<0> to choose between different types of soft drinks . "" " +1043,1043,1043,1043,1043,1043,1043,1046,508,"I broke my mirror this morning, AND I failed my History test. I must've failed because the mirror gave me bad luck.",false causality,"MSK<0> broke MSK<1> this morning , AND MSK<0> MSK<2> MSK<0> History test . MSK<0> must 've MSK<2> because MSK<1> gave MSK<0> bad luck . " +1044,1044,1044,1044,1044,1044,1044,1047,905,"Everyone is selfish; everyone is doing what he believes will make himself happier. The recognition of that can take most of the sting out of accusations that you're being ""selfish."" Why should you feel guilty for seeking your own happiness when that's what everyone else is doing, too? +What's the logical fallacy?",ad populum,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> ; MSK<0> is doing what MSK<2> believes will make MSK<2> MSK<4> . The recognition of that can take most of the sting out of accusations that MSK<3> 're being "" MSK<1> . "" Why should MSK<3> feel guilty for seeking MSK<3> own MSK<4> when that 's what everyone else is doing , too ? What 's the logical fallacy ? " +1045,1045,1045,1045,1045,1045,1045,1048,1015,Leonardo DiCaprio is just a dumb actor! What does he really know about climate change?!,ad hominem,MSK<0> is just a dumb actor ! What does MSK<0> really know about climate change ?! +1046,1046,1046,1046,1046,1046,1046,1049,1604,“Live with me or live on the streets”,false dilemma,MSK<1> MSK<0> with me or MSK<0> on the streets MSK<1> +1047,1047,1047,1047,1047,1047,1047,1050,1990,"Despite the fact that our Q4 numbers are much lower than usual, we should push forward using the same strategy because our CEO Barbara says this is the best approach.",fallacy of credibility,"Despite the fact that MSK<0> are much lower than usual , MSK<0> should push forward using the same strategy because MSK<0> CEO Barbara says coref1 is the best approach . " +1048,1048,1048,1048,1048,1048,1048,1051,1770,"Advocates for a tight virus response say ""we need to limit the spread."" What they're really saying is we need to shut down everything forever, leading to massive economic damage.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> say "" MSK<2> to limit the spread . "" What MSK<0> 're really saying is MSK<2> to shut down everything forever , leading to massive economic damage . " +1049,1049,1049,1049,1049,1049,1049,1052,1755,Senator Smith says that the nation should not add to the defense budget. Senator Jones says that he cannot believe that Senator Smith wants to leave the nation defenseless.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> says that MSK<1> should not add to the defense budget . MSK<0> says that MSK<0> can not believe that MSK<0> wants to leave MSK<1> defenseless . +1050,1050,1050,1050,1050,1050,1050,1053,1171,a movie reviewer who dislikes a Tom Cruise movie because of the actor's religion and tries to impose negative bias in the audience members' minds before they see the film.,ad hominem,a MSK<0> reviewer who dislikes a Tom Cruise MSK<0> because of the actor 's religion and tries to impose negative bias in MSK<1> minds before MSK<1> see the MSK<0> . +1051,1051,1051,1051,1051,1051,1051,1054,1262,"""Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.""",fallacy of logic,""" Politicians and diapers must be changed often , and for the same reason . "" " +1052,1052,1052,1052,1052,1052,1052,1055,1844,"A teacher tells Billy to stop talking, and he yells back: “Sarah was talking too!”",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> tells Billy to stop MSK<1> , and MSK<0> yells back : MSK<2> Sarah was MSK<1> too ! MSK<2> " +1053,1053,1053,1053,1053,1053,1053,1056,2203,"Every time we sacrifice virgins, it rains. Therefore, sacrificing virgins causes it to rain.",false causality,"Every time we MSK<1> , MSK<2> MSK<3> . Therefore , MSK<1> causes MSK<2> to MSK<3> . " +1054,1054,1054,1054,1054,1054,1054,1057,908,Nobody else is wearing masks out in public. Why should you?,ad populum,Nobody else is wearing masks out in public . Why should you ? +1055,1055,1055,1055,1055,1055,1055,1058,57,"""Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.""",faulty generalization,""" Even though it 's only the first day , I can tell this is going to be a boring course . "" " +1056,1056,1056,1056,1056,1056,1056,1059,285,If Mr. Stiedemann assigns us homework then I can't work on other assignments in my other classes. Then my teachers will get mad and cause me to get angry. Then my anger will lead to behavioral issues and I'll get suspended.,faulty generalization,If MSK<0> assigns us homework then MSK<0> ca n't work on other assignments in MSK<0> other classes . Then MSK<0> teachers will get MSK<1> and cause MSK<0> to get MSK<1> . Then MSK<0> MSK<1> will lead to behavioral issues and MSK<0> 'll get suspended . +1057,1057,1057,1057,1057,1057,1057,1060,2369,"Al Gore's support of the discussion of sexual orientation issues on Ellen is dangerous: he advocates the exposure of children to sexually explicit materials, which is wrong.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> support of the discussion of MSK<1> orientation issues on Ellen is dangerous : MSK<0> advocates the exposure of children to MSK<1> explicit materials , which is wrong . " +1058,1058,1058,1058,1058,1058,1058,1061,1221,"Recently, we highlighted a British journalist’s story about the underside of Dubai’s startling ascent. Some in Dubai called foul, including one writer who wants to remind Britons that their own country has a dark side. After all, what to think of a country in which one-fifth of the population lives in poverty?",ad hominem,"Recently , we highlighted a British MSK<1> ’s story about the underside of MSK<0> . Some in MSK<0> called foul , including one MSK<1> who wants to remind coref2 that coref1 has a dark side . After all , what to think of a country in which one - fifth of the population lives in poverty ? " +1059,1059,1059,1059,1059,1059,1059,1062,884,"I am voting for Pepitone for President because the rest of my family is voting for her, and I don't want to be the only one not doing so.",ad populum,"MSK<0> am MSK<1> for Pepitone for President because the rest of MSK<0> family is MSK<1> for her , and MSK<0> do n't want to be the only one not doing so . " +1060,1060,1060,1060,1060,1060,1060,1063,1013,"My opponent in this election claims to have the best interests of our community at heart. However, he is separated from his family. Isn’t family the basic unit of society? How can we entrust the concerns of the community to someone who was not able to keep his family together?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> claims to have the best interests of MSK<1> at heart . However , MSK<0> is separated from MSK<2> . Is n’t family the basic unit of society ? How can we entrust the concerns of MSK<1> to someone who was not able to keep MSK<2> together ? " +1061,1061,1061,1061,1061,1061,1061,1064,138,"The first time I went to Six Flags was great, so every time I go there will be great.",faulty generalization,"The first MSK<1> went to Six Flags was MSK<2> , so every MSK<1> go there will be MSK<2> . " +1062,1062,1062,1062,1062,1062,1062,1065,646,President Reagan was a great communicator because he had the gift of talking effectively to the people.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> was a great communicator because MSK<0> had the gift of talking effectively to the people . +1063,1063,1063,1063,1063,1063,1063,1066,2197,"My roommate said her philosophy class was difficult, and the one I’m in is difficult, too. All philosophy classes must be hard.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> roommate said her MSK<2> was MSK<3> , and the one MSK<0> ’m in is MSK<3> , too . All MSK<2> must be hard . " +1064,1064,1064,1064,1064,1064,1064,1067,1590,"I thought you were a good person, but you weren’t in class today.",false dilemma,"I thought MSK<0> were a good person , but MSK<0> were n’t in class today . " +1065,1065,1065,1065,1065,1065,1065,1068,812,America has to act now to reduce illegal immigration. Recent studies show that the vast majority of Americans think that illegal immigration is a problem.,ad populum,America has to act now to reduce MSK<0> . Recent studies show that the vast majority of Americans think that MSK<0> is a problem . +1066,1066,1066,1066,1066,1066,1066,1069,1211,"America keeps telling China to be more respecting of journalism, but why don't they stop the American propaganda first?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> keeps telling China to be more respecting of journalism , but why do n't MSK<0> stop the American propaganda first ? " +1067,1067,1067,1067,1067,1067,1067,1070,933,Forty million people won't be wrong. Please buy the latest iPhone 12.,ad populum,Forty million people wo n't be wrong . Please buy the latest iPhone 12 . +1068,1068,1068,1068,1068,1068,1068,1071,1598,The speaker insinuates that there are only two options despite this not being true.,false dilemma,The speaker insinuates that there are only two options despite this not being true . +1069,1069,1069,1069,1069,1069,1069,1072,92,I can tell this movie is going to be terrible; the opening credits aren't even over yet!,faulty generalization,I can tell this movie is going to be terrible ; the opening credits are n't even over yet ! +1070,1070,1070,1070,1070,1070,1070,1073,825,"If you had school pride like the rest of us do, you would wear a mountain lion costume every day.",ad populum,"If MSK<0> had school pride like the rest of us do , MSK<0> would wear a mountain lion costume every day . " +1071,1071,1071,1071,1071,1071,1071,1074,712,"My new method of conducting meta-analyses is the most valid there is because it is the only one capable of such validity, the only one that has ever approached such validity, and the only one that is so completely valid.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is the most MSK<1> there is because MSK<0> is the only one capable of such MSK<1> , the only one that has ever approached such MSK<1> , and the only one that is so completely MSK<1> . " +1072,1072,1072,1072,1072,1072,1072,1075,135,"My first day of basketball practice was easy, so it will always be easy.",faulty generalization,"My first day of MSK<0> was MSK<1> , so MSK<0> will always be MSK<1> . " +1073,1073,1073,1073,1073,1073,1073,1076,1939,"In our psychology department, half of the faculty believe that a behavioral approach is the only valid approach; the other half believe that the only valid approach is psychodynamic. Obviously the most valid approach must be one that incorporates both behavioral and psychodynamic elements.",fallacy of relevance,"In our MSK<4> department , MSK<1> that a MSK<2> approach is MSK<3> ; MSK<1> that MSK<3> is MSK<4> . Obviously MSK<3> must be one that incorporates both MSK<2> and MSK<4> elements . " +1074,1074,1074,1074,1074,1074,1074,1077,1187,"My teacher says the Earth is flat, so it definitely is flat.",ad hominem,"My teacher says MSK<0> is MSK<1> , so MSK<0> definitely is MSK<1> . " +1075,1075,1075,1075,1075,1075,1075,1078,1846,"Roommate A: We need to talk about your dog. He keeps peeing everywhere and making a mess. +Roommate B: It's not as big of a problem as your cat. The thing sheds all over my clothes! +The above is an example of",fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> A : We need to talk about MSK<1> dog . He keeps peeing everywhere and making a mess . MSK<0> B : It 's not as big of a problem as MSK<1> cat . The thing sheds all over my clothes ! The above is an example of +1076,1076,1076,1076,1076,1076,1076,1079,1475,"Preys on people’s emotions and sensitivities, can turn into a slippery slope",appeal to emotion,"Preys on people ’s emotions and sensitivities , can turn into a slippery slope " +1077,1077,1077,1077,1077,1077,1077,1080,448,"The temperature has dropped this morning, and I also have a headache. The cold weather must be causing my headache.",false causality,"The temperature has dropped this morning , and coref1 also have MSK<0> . The cold weather must be causing MSK<0> . " +1078,1078,1078,1078,1078,1078,1078,1081,1978,"To justify support for a position by citing an esteemed or well-known figure who supports it. + +Para justificar el apoyo a una posición citando a una figura estimada o conocida que lo apoya.",fallacy of credibility,To justify MSK<0> for MSK<1> by citing an esteemed or well - known figure who MSK<0> MSK<1> . Para justificar MSK<3> MSK<3> a MSK<2> posición citando a MSK<2> figura estimada o conocida que MSK<3> MSK<3> . +1079,1079,1079,1079,1079,1079,1079,1082,1282,"If the state can require car seats for small children and infants, they can just as easily require mothers to breast-feed instead of using formula.",fallacy of logic,"If the state can MSK<0> car seats for MSK<1> and infants , MSK<1> can just as easily MSK<0> mothers to breast - feed instead of using formula . " +1080,1080,1080,1080,1080,1080,1080,1083,1555,"Cassie has no school spirit—she never comes to any of our football games. +guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something",false dilemma,MSK<0> has no school spirit — MSK<0> never comes to any of our football games . guilt by MSK<1> : a negative MSK<1> intended to discredit someone or something +1081,1081,1081,1081,1081,1081,1081,1084,687,"""Standardized dress should be used in schools because kids should wear standardized dress.""",circular reasoning,""" Standardized MSK<0> should be used in schools because kids should wear standardized MSK<0> . "" " +1082,1082,1082,1082,1082,1082,1082,1085,156,"Because cases spiked rapidly in New York City back in March, it justified us closing down the whole country.",faulty generalization,"Because MSK<0> spiked rapidly in MSK<1> back in March , MSK<0> justified us closing down MSK<1> . " +1083,1083,1083,1083,1083,1083,1083,1086,1316,"Good people don't lie. You told a lie. Therefore, you are not a good person.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> people do n't MSK<1> . MSK<2> told a MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<2> are not a MSK<0> person . " +1084,1084,1084,1084,1084,1084,1084,1087,2172,Has your clinic stopped those unethical practices yet?,intentional,Has your clinic stopped those unethical practices yet ? +1085,1085,1085,1085,1085,1085,1085,1088,2268,"""Advocates of legalized abortion predicted it would solve our social problems. Instead, this destruction of one-fourth of a generation has left a more violent society in its wake: Child abuse has exploded, from 167,000 estimated cases in 1973 to 2.4 million in 1989, according to the National Center of Child Abuse and Neglect - a 1,400% increase. Teen suicide, among non-aborted and thus presumably ""wanted"" children, has doubled. Violent crime has more than doubled.""",fallacy of extension,""" Advocates of MSK<0> predicted MSK<0> would solve our social problems . Instead , this destruction of one - fourth of a generation has left a more MSK<1> society in MSK<0> wake : MSK<2> MSK<3> has exploded , from 167,000 estimated cases in 1973 to 2.4 million in 1989 , according to the National Center of MSK<2> MSK<3> and Neglect - a 1,400 % increase . Teen suicide , among non-aborted and thus presumably "" wanted "" MSK<2> , has MSK<4> . MSK<1> crime has more than MSK<4> . "" " +1086,1086,1086,1086,1086,1086,1086,1089,2001,"Hi, I’m Troy McClure. You might remember me from such films as The Day the Peacock Died. After filming scenes with feathered co-stars all day, there’s nothing I enjoy more than a bucket of Buster’s Chicken. It’s chickentastic!",fallacy of credibility,"Hi , MSK<0> ’m Troy McClure . You might remember MSK<0> from such MSK<1> as The MSK<2> the Peacock Died . After MSK<1> scenes with feathered co-stars all MSK<2> , there ’s nothing MSK<0> enjoy more than a bucket of Buster ’s Chicken . It ’s chickentastic ! " +1087,1087,1087,1087,1087,1087,1087,1090,1910,"Jimmy stole Tommy’s lunch in the past. + +Therefore, it is acceptable for Tommy to steal Jimmy’s lunch today. + +",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> in the past . Therefore , it is acceptable for MSK<2> to MSK<1> MSK<0> today . " +1088,1088,1088,1088,1088,1088,1088,1091,1666,"Dr. Simmons: I am working on a way to lengthen the human lifespan to about 200 years. +Misty: You are declaring war on Mother Nature, and Mother Nature always wins!",equivocation,"Dr. Simmons : MSK<0> am working on a way to lengthen the human lifespan to about 200 years . Misty : MSK<0> are declaring war on MSK<1> , and MSK<1> always wins ! " +1089,1089,1089,1089,1089,1089,1089,1092,978,"You never even finished law school, so why should I trust you to watch my children?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> never even finished law school , so why should MSK<1> trust MSK<0> to watch MSK<1> children ? " +1090,1090,1090,1090,1090,1090,1090,1093,2416,A news story that reported that Captain Shah was under investigation was shared widely on social media. He must have been the individual who caused the crash.,ad populum,A news story that reported that MSK<0> was under investigation was shared widely on social media . MSK<0> must have been the individual who caused the crash . +1091,1091,1091,1091,1091,1091,1091,1094,1326,"""If my hair looks nice, people will love me.""",fallacy of logic,""" If MSK<0> hair looks nice , people will love MSK<0> . "" " +1092,1092,1092,1092,1092,1092,1092,1095,1200,"Since it was a deathbed confession, it must be true.",ad hominem,"Since MSK<0> was a deathbed confession , MSK<0> must be true . " +1093,1093,1093,1093,1093,1093,1093,1096,1138,"I don't know about you, but I would never take the word of a woman who never finished school.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> do n't know about you , but MSK<0> would never take the word of a woman who never finished school . " +1094,1094,1094,1094,1094,1094,1094,1097,221,"If we use just one more can of hairspray this month, earth as we know it will no longer exist.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> use just one more can of hairspray this month , MSK<1> as MSK<0> know MSK<1> will no longer exist . " +1095,1095,1095,1095,1095,1095,1095,1098,1508,"If there is objective morality, then good moral behavior will be rewarded after death. I want to be rewarded; therefore, morality must be objective.",appeal to emotion,"If there is MSK<0> MSK<1> , then good MSK<1> MSK<1> will be MSK<2> after death . I want to be MSK<2> ; therefore , MSK<1> must be MSK<0> . " +1096,1096,1096,1096,1096,1096,1096,1099,2386,"The ideas from that member of the club are wrong, but he isn’t actually a true member of the club so his ideas do not matter.",intentional,"MSK<0> MSK<1> are wrong , but coref2 is n’t actually a true member of MSK<1> so MSK<0> do not matter . " +1097,1097,1097,1097,1097,1097,1097,1100,1453,"""I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I've had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!""",appeal to emotion,""" MSK<0> know the exam is graded based on performance , but you should give MSK<0> an A. MSK<0> cat has been sick , MSK<0> broke down , and MSK<0> 've had a cold , so coref1 was really hard for MSK<0> to study ! "" " +1098,1098,1098,1098,1098,1098,1098,1101,386,"Religion may have been wrong about a few things, but science has been wrong about many more things!",faulty generalization,"Religion may have been MSK<0> about a few MSK<1> , but science has been MSK<0> about many more MSK<1> ! " +1099,1099,1099,1099,1099,1099,1099,1102,1876,"""Let's look instead at what my opponent proposes to do with your hard earned money!"" +This is an example of which type of logical fallacy?",fallacy of relevance,""" Let MSK<0> look instead at what MSK<0> proposes to do with your hard earned money ! "" coref1 is an example of which type of logical fallacy ? " +1100,1100,1100,1100,1100,1100,1100,1103,2283,"To my knowledge, there are no studies supporting this approach. Therefore, I see no reason to change our routine.",intentional,"To MSK<0> knowledge , there are no studies supporting this approach . Therefore , MSK<0> see no reason to change our routine . " +1101,1101,1101,1101,1101,1101,1101,1104,1205,"Billy - ""Spanish is easy."" Bobby - ""Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. """,ad hominem,"MSK<0> - "" MSK<1> is easy . "" MSK<2> - "" Do n't listen to MSK<0> ; MSK<2> failed MSK<1> class last year . "" " +1102,1102,1102,1102,1102,1102,1102,1105,65,All dogs go to heaven.,faulty generalization,All dogs go to heaven . +1103,1103,1103,1103,1103,1103,1103,1106,1767,"Becky: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. +Alex: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right. + +Of what fallacy is Alex guilty?",fallacy of extension,MSK<0> : MSK<0> MSK<1> capital punishment is a necessary component of MSK<2> justice system and should remain MSK<3> . MSK<4> : So MSK<4> are saying that murder should be MSK<3> and MSK<5> is okay for MSK<2> to go around killing MSK<6> just because MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<6> deserve MSK<5> ? That is n't right . Of what fallacy is MSK<4> guilty ? +1104,1104,1104,1104,1104,1104,1104,1107,1301,"If Joe robbed a bank then he has a million dollars. Joe has a million dollars, so Joe robbed a bank.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> MSK<2> then MSK<0> has MSK<3> . MSK<0> has MSK<3> , so MSK<0> MSK<2> . " +1105,1105,1105,1105,1105,1105,1105,1108,262,"James' mom is concerned when she finds out that he skipped class one day. She tells him that she is concerned that since he skipped one class, he will start skipping more frequently. Then he will drop out altogether, never graduate or get into college, and end up unemployed and living at home for the rest of his life. What type of fallacy has James' mom committed?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> when MSK<2> finds out that MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<4> one day . MSK<2> tells MSK<0> that MSK<2> is MSK<1> that since MSK<0> MSK<3> one MSK<4> , MSK<0> will start MSK<3> more frequently . Then MSK<0> will drop out altogether , never graduate or get into college , and end up unemployed and living at home for the rest of MSK<0> life . What type of fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? " +1106,1106,1106,1106,1106,1106,1106,1109,292,"""You can never give anyone a break. If you do, they'll walk all over you.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> can never give anyone a break . If MSK<0> do , they 'll walk all over MSK<0> . "" " +1107,1107,1107,1107,1107,1107,1107,1110,246,"If we allow students to have cell phones, it will lead to chaos in the classroom. If we have chaos in the classroom, the students will fail to learn. If they fail to learn, their lives will be ruined forever!",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> allow MSK<1> to have cell phones , it will lead to MSK<2> in MSK<3> . If MSK<0> have MSK<2> in MSK<3> , MSK<1> will MSK<4> to MSK<5> . If MSK<1> MSK<4> to MSK<5> , MSK<1> lives will be ruined forever ! " +1108,1108,1108,1108,1108,1108,1108,1111,2422,"Noisy children are a real headache. Two aspirin will make a headache go away. Therefore, two aspirin will make noisy children go away.",equivocation,"MSK<1> are a real MSK<2> . MSK<3> will make a MSK<2> go MSK<4> . Therefore , MSK<3> will make MSK<1> go MSK<4> . " +1109,1109,1109,1109,1109,1109,1109,1112,1831,"It’s true that this company hasn’t given raises in the last 5 years, but we work really hard to ensure that we have a quality product and good customer service.",fallacy of relevance,"It ’s true that this company has n’t given raises in the last 5 years , but MSK<0> work really hard to ensure that MSK<0> have a quality product and good customer service . " +1110,1110,1110,1110,1110,1110,1110,1113,1841,"""Finish your dinner. There are starving children in Africa."" is an example of",fallacy of relevance,""" Finish your dinner . There are starving children in Africa . "" is an example of " +1111,1111,1111,1111,1111,1111,1111,1114,1840,"You say that we have exaggerated the problem with global warming, but have you even considered how much more the homeless suffer when temperatures soar?",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> say that we have exaggerated the problem with global warming , but have MSK<0> even considered how much more the homeless suffer when temperatures soar ? " +1112,1112,1112,1112,1112,1112,1112,1115,1029,"My opponent raises a good point, but can we really trust him? I mean he moved to this town only two years ago and everyone knows that his wife left him.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> raises a good point , but can we really trust MSK<1> ? MSK<0> mean MSK<1> moved to this town only two years ago and everyone knows that MSK<1> wife left MSK<1> . " +1113,1113,1113,1113,1113,1113,1113,1116,12,"MeowMeowTweet is American-made skincare. I used it, and it gave me zits. American-made skincare gives people acne.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> - made MSK<2> . MSK<3> used MSK<0> , and MSK<0> gave MSK<3> zits . MSK<1> - made MSK<2> gives people acne . " +1114,1114,1114,1114,1114,1114,1114,1117,797,"Marie notices that many of her friends have started eating a low-carb diet and drinking protein shakes. Marie decides that this must be the healthy way to eat, so she joins them.",ad populum,"MSK<0> notices that many of MSK<0> friends have started MSK<1> a low - carb diet and drinking protein shakes . MSK<0> decides that this must be the healthy way to MSK<1> , so MSK<0> joins them . " +1115,1115,1115,1115,1115,1115,1115,1118,137,"My first time walking the dog went terribly, so my dog is a terrible one.",faulty generalization,"coref1 first time walking MSK<0> went terribly , so MSK<0> is a terrible one . " +1116,1116,1116,1116,1116,1116,1116,1119,711,It must be acknowledged that [whatever psychological test battery I use] is the only legitimate test battery.,circular reasoning,It must be acknowledged that [ whatever psychological MSK<1> I use ] is the only legitimate MSK<1> . +1117,1117,1117,1117,1117,1117,1117,1120,597,"""If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck.""",false causality,""" If a black cat crosses MSK<0> path MSK<0> will have bad luck . "" " +1118,1118,1118,1118,1118,1118,1118,1121,675,"""She is the best candidate for president because she is better than the other candidates!""",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> is the best MSK<1> for president because MSK<0> is better than the other MSK<1> ! "" " +1119,1119,1119,1119,1119,1119,1119,1122,1916,Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons.,fallacy of relevance,Trans fats are as bad as biological weapons . +1120,1120,1120,1120,1120,1120,1120,1123,716,"Only a mentally ill person would kill someone, so anyone who kills someone is automatically mentally ill.",circular reasoning,"Only a MSK<1> person would MSK<2> someone , so anyone who MSK<2> someone is automatically MSK<1> . " +1121,1121,1121,1121,1121,1121,1121,1124,1570,"I thought you cared about other people, but I didn't see you at the fundraiser for the Children's Hospital ...",false dilemma,"MSK<0> thought MSK<1> cared about other people , but MSK<0> did n't see MSK<1> at the fundraiser for the Children 's Hospital ... " +1122,1122,1122,1122,1122,1122,1122,1125,1404,"Power lines cause cancer. I met a little boy with cancer who lived just 20 miles from a power line who looked into my eyes and said, in his weak voice, “Please do whatever you can so that other kids won’t have to go through what I am going through.”",appeal to emotion,"MSK<1> cause MSK<2> . MSK<3> met a little boy with MSK<2> who lived just 20 miles from a MSK<1> who looked into MSK<3> eyes and said , in his weak voice , MSK<4> Please do whatever you can so that other kids wo n’t have to go through what MSK<3> am going through . MSK<4> " +1123,1123,1123,1123,1123,1123,1123,1126,2190,"You smoke pot? If you keep doing that, you’ll be a heroin addict within two years.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> smoke pot ? If MSK<0> keep doing that , MSK<0> ’ll be a heroin addict within two years . " +1124,1124,1124,1124,1124,1124,1124,1127,9,Saying that men don't ever ask for directions,faulty generalization,Saying that men do n't ever ask for directions +1125,1125,1125,1125,1125,1125,1125,1128,1456,Just give me a chance to prove it to you. I can’t live this life if you will leave me. My world will stop to turn around. I will not be able to eat nor drink.,appeal to emotion,Just give MSK<0> MSK<1> to prove MSK<1> to MSK<2> . MSK<0> ca n’t live this life if MSK<2> will leave MSK<0> . MSK<0> world will stop to turn around . MSK<0> will not be able to eat nor drink . +1126,1126,1126,1126,1126,1126,1126,1129,1361,"All cats are animals. +Some pets are cats. +Therefore, some pets are not animals.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> are MSK<1> . MSK<2> are MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<2> are not MSK<1> . " +1127,1127,1127,1127,1127,1127,1127,1130,1493,"I am going into surgery tomorrow so please pray for me. If enough people pray for me, God will protect me from harm and see to it that I have a successful surgery and speedy recovery.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> am going into MSK<1> tomorrow so please MSK<2> for MSK<0> . If enough people MSK<2> for MSK<0> , God will protect MSK<0> from harm and see to it that MSK<0> have a successful MSK<1> and speedy recovery . " +1128,1128,1128,1128,1128,1128,1128,1131,408,"Water fluoridation affects the brain. Citywide, student’s test scores began to drop five months after fluoridation began. The water fluoridation must have caused the student's test scores to drop.",false causality,"MSK<0> affects the brain . Citywide , MSK<1> MSK<2> to MSK<3> five months after fluoridation MSK<2> . MSK<0> must have caused MSK<1> to MSK<3> . " +1129,1129,1129,1129,1129,1129,1129,1132,1100,"Billy - ""An apple is a vegetable."" +Bobby - ""Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. """,ad hominem,"MSK<0> - "" An apple is a vegetable . "" MSK<1> - "" Do n't listen to MSK<0> ; MSK<1> failed Spanish class last year . "" " +1130,1130,1130,1130,1130,1130,1130,1133,1259,"""I believe that PNoy is the Abraham Lincoln of the Philippines.""",fallacy of logic,""" I believe that PNoy is the Abraham Lincoln of the Philippines . "" " +1131,1131,1131,1131,1131,1131,1131,1134,2139,What’s the point of living? We’re all going to die anyway.,intentional,What ’s the point of living ? We ’re all going to die anyway . +1132,1132,1132,1132,1132,1132,1132,1135,1272,Covid-19 is like 10 people doing arts and crafts together and one of them is working with glitter. How many art projects in the group get glitter on them?,fallacy of logic,Covid - 19 is like MSK<0> doing MSK<1> and crafts together and one of MSK<0> is working with MSK<2> . How many MSK<1> projects in the group get MSK<2> on MSK<0> ? +1133,1133,1133,1133,1133,1133,1133,1136,1057,"""Andrea Dworkin has written several books arguing that the media harms women when it comes to body image. But Dworkin is an ugly, bitter person, so you shouldn't listen to her.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> has written several books arguing that MSK<1> harms women when MSK<1> comes to body image . But MSK<0> is an ugly , bitter person , so you should n't listen to MSK<0> . "" " +1134,1134,1134,1134,1134,1134,1134,1137,628,"You must obey the law, because it’s illegal to break the law.",circular reasoning,"You must obey MSK<0> , because MSK<0> ’s illegal to break MSK<0> . " +1135,1135,1135,1135,1135,1135,1135,1138,42,"I've only read a couple pages of this book, and I've already found a typo. There's no way I'm reading the rest of this garbage.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> 've only MSK<1> a couple pages of MSK<2> , and MSK<0> 've already found a typo . There 's no way MSK<0> 'm MSK<1> the rest of MSK<2> . " +1136,1136,1136,1136,1136,1136,1136,1139,2331,"She asserts that we need more military spending, but that is false, since she is only saying it because she is a Republican.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> asserts that we need MSK<1> , but that is false , since MSK<0> is only saying MSK<1> because MSK<0> is a Republican . " +1137,1137,1137,1137,1137,1137,1137,1140,1264,"The book Investing for Dummies really helped me understand my finances better. The book Chess for Dummies was written by the same author, was published by the same press, and costs about the same amount, so it would probably help me understand my finances as well.",fallacy of logic,"The MSK<0> Investing for MSK<1> really MSK<5> better . The MSK<0> Chess for MSK<1> was written by the same author , was published by the same press , and costs about the same amount , so it would probably MSK<5> as well . " +1138,1138,1138,1138,1138,1138,1138,1141,2174,Do you support freedom and the right to bear arms ?,intentional,Do you support freedom and the right to bear arms ? +1139,1139,1139,1139,1139,1139,1139,1142,2407,"Without this additional insurance, you could find yourself broke and homeless.",appeal to emotion,"Without this additional insurance , MSK<0> could find MSK<0> broke and homeless . " +1140,1140,1140,1140,1140,1140,1140,1143,1729,"Bill and Jill are arguing about cleaning out their closets: +Jill: ""We should clean out the closets. They are getting a bit messy."" +Bill: ""Why, we just went through those closets last year. Do we have to clean them out everyday?"" +Jill: ""I never said anything about cleaning them out every day. You just want too keep all your junk forever, which is just ridiculous.""",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> are arguing about MSK<1> out MSK<2> : MSK<3> : "" MSK<0> should MSK<1> out MSK<2> . MSK<0> are getting a bit messy . "" Bill : "" Why , MSK<0> just went through MSK<2> last year . Do MSK<0> have to MSK<1> MSK<2> out everyday ? "" MSK<3> : "" I never said anything about MSK<1> MSK<2> out every day . MSK<4> just want too keep all MSK<4> junk forever , which is just ridiculous . "" " +1141,1141,1141,1141,1141,1141,1141,1144,1977,"""I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. I will rebuild our military to meet future conflicts. But I will also renew the tough, direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Russian aggression. I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation; poverty and genocide; climate change and disease. And I will restore our moral standing, so that America is once again that last, best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom, who long for lives of peace, and who yearn for a better future."" Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> will end this war in MSK<5> responsibly , and finish the fight against al Qaeda and the Taliban in MSK<5> . MSK<0> will rebuild MSK<1> military to meet MSK<2> conflicts . But MSK<0> will also renew the tough , direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining MSK<3> weapons and curb Russian aggression . MSK<0> will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century : terrorism and MSK<3> proliferation ; poverty and genocide ; climate change and disease . And MSK<0> will restore MSK<1> moral standing , so that America is once again that last , best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom , who long for lives of peace , and who yearn for a better MSK<2> . "" Which MSK<4> is the primary MSK<4> used in this quote ? " +1142,1142,1142,1142,1142,1142,1142,1145,1718,Senator Lewis says we should not fund the missile attack program. I disagree. I don't know why she wants to leave us defenseless like that.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> says MSK<1> should not fund the missile attack program . MSK<0> disagree . MSK<0> do n't know why MSK<0> wants to leave MSK<1> defenseless like that . +1143,1143,1143,1143,1143,1143,1143,1146,1101,He can't be a great athlete; he didn't adopt the stray dog on the street.,ad hominem,MSK<0> ca n't be a great athlete ; MSK<0> did n't adopt the stray dog on the street . +1144,1144,1144,1144,1144,1144,1144,1147,8,Kevin's grandparents do not know how to use a computer. Kevin thinks that all older people must be computer illiterate.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> grandparents do not know how to use a MSK<1> . MSK<0> thinks that all older people must be MSK<1> illiterate . +1145,1145,1145,1145,1145,1145,1145,1148,1010,"I'm not surprised, frankly, that someone who gets lost in his own neighborhood would argue that New York has better pizza than Chicago.",ad hominem,"I 'm not surprised , frankly , that someone who gets lost in his own neighborhood would argue that New York has better pizza than Chicago . " +1146,1146,1146,1146,1146,1146,1146,1149,1819,"The number of off-leash dogs I've seen in Livingston is completely unacceptable. Let's make our streets safe again by addressing this dog problem, before our city becomes a haven for criminals.",fallacy of relevance,"The number of off - leash MSK<0> I 've seen in Livingston is completely unacceptable . Let MSK<1> make MSK<1> streets safe again by addressing this MSK<0> problem , before MSK<1> city becomes a haven for criminals . " +1147,1147,1147,1147,1147,1147,1147,1150,741,"The reason everyone wants the new ""Slap Me Silly Elmo"" doll is because this is the hottest toy of the season!",circular reasoning,"The reason everyone wants the new "" Slap Me Silly Elmo "" doll is because this is the hottest toy of the season ! " +1148,1148,1148,1148,1148,1148,1148,1151,868,"An increasing number of people are keeping ferrets as pets, so they must make wonderful companion animals.",ad populum,"An increasing number of MSK<0> are keeping ferrets as pets , so MSK<0> must make wonderful companion animals . " +1149,1149,1149,1149,1149,1149,1149,1152,192,"Miller Lite is cheap beer, so the Guinness will be cheap, too",faulty generalization,"Miller Lite is MSK<0> beer , so the Guinness will be MSK<0> , too " +1150,1150,1150,1150,1150,1150,1150,1153,353,"His house is about half the size of most houses in the neighborhood. Therefore, his doors must all be about 3 1/2 feet high.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> MSK<1> is about half the size of most MSK<1> in the neighborhood . Therefore , MSK<0> doors must all be about 3 1/2 feet high . " +1151,1151,1151,1151,1151,1151,1151,1154,2309,"Ten years ago I got a 170 on the LSAT, so I expect to get the same score again.",faulty generalization,"Ten years ago MSK<0> got a 170 on the LSAT , so MSK<0> expect to get the same score again . " +1152,1152,1152,1152,1152,1152,1152,1155,2414,My opponent is a card-carrying member of the K.K.K.,faulty generalization,My opponent is a card - carrying member of the K.K.K. +1153,1153,1153,1153,1153,1153,1153,1156,444,1. “Michael Jordan wore his UNC shorts during every game he played in the NBA and he won 6 championships.”,false causality,1 . MSK<1> MSK<0> wore MSK<0> UNC shorts during every game MSK<0> played in the NBA and MSK<0> won 6 championships . MSK<1> +1154,1154,1154,1154,1154,1154,1154,1157,2443,"The shopping is a red herring, since the original issue was +video games. +",fallacy of relevance,"The shopping is a red herring , since the original issue was video games . " +1155,1155,1155,1155,1155,1155,1155,1158,1730,"Bert: I've been learning about the Second World War lately. I found that America provoked Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor. I don't think that was the right thing to do. +Jenny: Oh, so you are now taking the side of Axis? Do you think Germany and Japan were right to do what they did?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> 've been learning about the Second World War lately . MSK<0> found that America provoked MSK<1> into attacking Pearl Harbor . MSK<0> do n't MSK<2> that was the MSK<3> thing to do . MSK<4> : Oh , so MSK<4> are now taking the side of Axis ? Do MSK<4> MSK<2> Germany and MSK<1> were MSK<3> to do what they did ? " +1156,1156,1156,1156,1156,1156,1156,1159,1318,"I would have done my homework, but my refrigerator stopped working.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> would have done MSK<0> homework , but MSK<0> refrigerator stopped working . " +1157,1157,1157,1157,1157,1157,1157,1160,476,"I ate Oreos, and then I was sick the next day. It must have been the Oreos that caused my sickness.",false causality,"MSK<0> ate MSK<1> , and then MSK<0> was sick the next day . It must have been the MSK<1> that caused MSK<0> sickness . " +1158,1158,1158,1158,1158,1158,1158,1161,1141,"Cari says that we need a major overhaul in education. Cari gets a speeding ticket every other week, so maybe she should learn how to drive instead of worrying about schools.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> says that we need a major overhaul in education . MSK<0> gets a speeding ticket every other week , so maybe MSK<0> should learn how to drive instead of worrying about schools . " +1159,1159,1159,1159,1159,1159,1159,1162,487,"""I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick."" + +What logical fallacy is used in the statement above?",false causality,""" MSK<0> drank MSK<1> and now MSK<0> am MSK<2> , so MSK<1> must have made MSK<0> MSK<2> . "" What logical fallacy is used in the statement above ? " +1160,1160,1160,1160,1160,1160,1160,1163,2039,Why doesn't Tim get a real job like normal people instead of trying to launch that Internet business from home?,fallacy of credibility,Why does n't Tim get a real job like normal people instead of trying to launch that Internet business from home ? +1161,1161,1161,1161,1161,1161,1161,1164,569,"Every time I go to sleep, the sun goes down. Therefore, my going to sleep causes the sun to set.",false causality,"Every time MSK<0> go to MSK<1> , MSK<2> goes down . Therefore , MSK<0> going to MSK<1> causes MSK<2> to set . " +1162,1162,1162,1162,1162,1162,1162,1165,499,"""It rained and then we lost the game. Every time it rains, we're going to lose.""",false causality,""" MSK<1> and then MSK<2> MSK<3> the game . Every time MSK<1> , MSK<2> 're going to MSK<3> . "" " +1163,1163,1163,1163,1163,1163,1163,1166,1245,Sandra is an angel from heaven. She gave me a free lunch today.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> is an angel from heaven . MSK<0> gave MSK<0> a free lunch today . +1164,1164,1164,1164,1164,1164,1164,1167,49,This guy in my class with glasses always talks in class so all guys with glasses are talkative.,faulty generalization,This MSK<0> in my MSK<1> with MSK<2> always talks in MSK<1> so all MSK<0> with MSK<2> are talkative . +1165,1165,1165,1165,1165,1165,1165,1168,622,“Harold’s new book is well-written because Harold is a wonderful writer.”,circular reasoning,MSK<1> MSK<0> new book is well - written because MSK<0> is a wonderful writer . MSK<1> +1166,1166,1166,1166,1166,1166,1166,1169,1036,"""You should never break traffic laws."" +""Who are you to speak? You've gotten over fifteen speeding tickets!"" What is this?",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> should never break traffic laws . "" "" Who are MSK<0> to speak ? MSK<0> 've gotten over fifteen speeding tickets ! "" What is this ? " +1167,1167,1167,1167,1167,1167,1167,1170,1255,We shouldn't let teenagers keep their phones just because they're upset at losing them; most babies cry when you take their toys away too.,fallacy of logic,We should n't let MSK<0> keep MSK<0> phones just because MSK<0> 're upset at losing MSK<0> ; most babies cry when you take MSK<0> toys away too . +1168,1168,1168,1168,1168,1168,1168,1171,1801,"Ted: Biological evolution is both a theory and a fact. +Edwin: That is ridiculous! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that we evolved from pond scum! +Ted: Actually, that is a gross misrepresentation of my assertion. I never claimed we evolved from pond scum. Unlike math and logic, science is based on empirical evidence and, therefore, a scientific fact is something that is confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional consent. The empirical evidence for the fact that biological evolution does occur falls into this category. +",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> is both a theory and a MSK<2> . Edwin : MSK<3> is ridiculous ! How can you possibly be absolutely certain that MSK<5> from MSK<7> ! MSK<0> : Actually , MSK<3> is a gross misrepresentation of MSK<8> assertion . MSK<8> never claimed MSK<5> from MSK<7> . Unlike math and logic , science is based on MSK<9> MSK<10> and , therefore , MSK<11> is something that is confirmed to such a degree that MSK<11> would be perverse to withhold provisional consent . The MSK<9> MSK<10> for the MSK<2> that MSK<1> does occur falls into this category . " +1169,1169,1169,1169,1169,1169,1169,1172,119,There was a fight at school today. Violence is a growing problem in school.,faulty generalization,There was a fight at MSK<0> today . Violence is a growing problem in MSK<0> . +1170,1170,1170,1170,1170,1170,1170,1173,1193,"You think labor unions are good? You know who else liked labor unions? Karl Marx, that’s who.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> think MSK<2> are good ? MSK<0> know who else liked MSK<2> ? Karl Marx , that ’s who . " +1171,1171,1171,1171,1171,1171,1171,1174,2245,"It is possible aliens built the pyramids. Therefore, aliens built the pyramids.",fallacy of logic,"It is possible MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<2> . " +1172,1172,1172,1172,1172,1172,1172,1175,548,The picture on Jim's old TV set goes out of focus. Jim goes over and strikes the TV soundly on the side and the picture goes back into focus. Jim tells his friend that hitting the TV fixed it.,false causality,The MSK<0> on MSK<1> old TV set goes out of MSK<2> . MSK<1> goes over and strikes MSK<3> soundly on the side and the MSK<0> goes back into MSK<2> . MSK<1> tells MSK<1> friend that hitting MSK<3> fixed MSK<3> . +1173,1173,1173,1173,1173,1173,1173,1176,585,This coin has landed heads-up nine times in a row. So it will probably land tails-up next time it is tossed.,false causality,MSK<0> has MSK<1> heads - up nine MSK<2> in a row . So MSK<0> will probably MSK<1> tails - up next MSK<2> MSK<0> is tossed . +1174,1174,1174,1174,1174,1174,1174,1177,2445,argues that a proposition is true because it has not yet been proven false,intentional,argues that MSK<0> is true because MSK<0> has not yet been proven false +1175,1175,1175,1175,1175,1175,1175,1178,912,I guess I should buy my 14 year old a new iPhone since everyone at her school has one.,ad populum,MSK<0> guess MSK<0> should buy MSK<0> 14 year old a new iPhone since everyone at her school has one . +1176,1176,1176,1176,1176,1176,1176,1179,430,"Siblings Dan and Joe had a serious argument, and Dan told Joe that he hated him and wished that he would get hit by a car. Two days later, Dan was told that Joe had been struck by a car. Dan blamed himself and thought that if he hadn’t made the comment during their fight, Joe would not have been hit.",false causality,"Siblings MSK<0> had a serious argument , and MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> that MSK<1> hated MSK<3> and wished that MSK<1> would get MSK<4> by MSK<5> . Two days later , MSK<1> was MSK<2> that MSK<3> had been struck by MSK<5> . MSK<1> blamed MSK<1> and thought that if MSK<1> had n’t made the comment during MSK<0> fight , MSK<3> would not have been MSK<4> . " +1177,1177,1177,1177,1177,1177,1177,1180,1335,Photo shows flying saucer,fallacy of logic,Photo shows flying saucer +1178,1178,1178,1178,1178,1178,1178,1181,545,Students are poor writers because they watch too much TV,false causality,MSK<0> are poor writers because MSK<0> watch too much TV +1179,1179,1179,1179,1179,1179,1179,1182,259,"If we let your brother stay, we’ll have to let your whole family stay.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<2> brother MSK<3> , MSK<0> ’ll have to MSK<2> whole family MSK<3> . " +1180,1180,1180,1180,1180,1180,1180,1183,807,Justifies a claim because a large group favors it,ad populum,Justifies MSK<0> because a large group favors MSK<0> +1181,1181,1181,1181,1181,1181,1181,1184,530,Which type of logical fallacy is used when a writer incorrectly states that one event has caused another?,false causality,Which type of logical fallacy is used when a writer incorrectly states that one event has caused another ? +1182,1182,1182,1182,1182,1182,1182,1185,2186,Politician: Taxes are too hard to understand. The government must be tricking us and taking our money. We need to simplify our taxes!,intentional,Politician : MSK<0> are too hard to understand . The government must be tricking MSK<1> and taking MSK<1> money . MSK<1> need to simplify MSK<1> MSK<0> ! +1183,1183,1183,1183,1183,1183,1183,1186,38,"JOHN F. KENNEDY: I'm not satisfied when the United States had last year the lowest rate of economic growth of any major industrialized society in the world… (from opening statement) +RICHARD NIXON: We heard tonight, for example, the statement made that our growth in national product last year was the lowest of any industrial nation in the world. Now last year, of course, was 1958. That happened to be a recession year. But when we look at the growth of G.N.P. this year, a year of recovery, we find that it's six and nine-tenths per cent and one of the highest in the world today… (from opening statement) +September 26, 1960 +Chicago, Illinois + +What logical fallacy does Kennedy use?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> 'm not satisfied when the United States had MSK<1> the MSK<2> rate of economic MSK<3> of any MSK<11> MSK<11> MSK<11> in MSK<4> MSK<5> ( from MSK<6> MSK<7> ) RICHARD NIXON : MSK<8> heard MSK<14> , for example , the MSK<7> made that MSK<8> MSK<3> in national product MSK<1> was the MSK<2> of any MSK<11> MSK<11> in MSK<4> . Now last MSK<9> , of course , was MSK<12> . That happened to be a recession MSK<9> . But when MSK<10> look at the MSK<3> of G.N.P. this MSK<9> , a MSK<9> of recovery , MSK<10> find that it 's six and nine - tenths per cent and one of the highest in MSK<4> MSK<14> MSK<5> ( from MSK<6> MSK<7> ) September 26 , MSK<12> MSK<13> , MSK<13> What logical fallacy does Kennedy use ? " +1184,1184,1184,1184,1184,1184,1184,1187,170,Within every man's heart is the desire to be free.,faulty generalization,Within every man 's heart is the desire to be free . +1185,1185,1185,1185,1185,1185,1185,1188,702,Filthy and polluting coal should be banned.,circular reasoning,Filthy and polluting coal should be banned . +1186,1186,1186,1186,1186,1186,1186,1189,252,"Don't let your children stay up till midnight on New Year's Eve. Before you know it, they'll be demanding to stay up till midnight every night.",faulty generalization,"Do n't let MSK<0> MSK<1> up MSK<3> on New Year 's Eve . Before MSK<0> know it , coref1 'll be demanding to MSK<1> up MSK<3> every night . " +1187,1187,1187,1187,1187,1187,1187,1190,911,"""Officer, I was only driving as fast as everyone around me. I'm sure I wasn't speeding.""",ad populum,""" Officer , MSK<0> was only driving as fast as everyone around MSK<0> . MSK<0> 'm sure MSK<0> was n't speeding . "" " +1188,1188,1188,1188,1188,1188,1188,1191,2153,"""If you hadn't vandalized that car, don't you think things would have gone better for you?""",intentional,""" If MSK<0> had n't vandalized that car , do n't MSK<0> think things would have gone better for MSK<0> ? "" " +1189,1189,1189,1189,1189,1189,1189,1192,2217,"Most people think the world is flat, therefore it is flat.",ad populum,"Most people think MSK<0> is MSK<1> , therefore MSK<0> is MSK<1> . " +1190,1190,1190,1190,1190,1190,1190,1193,602,"Quinoa is a delicious, plant-based source of protein because it tastes so darn good.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is a delicious , plant - based source of protein because MSK<0> tastes so darn good . " +1191,1191,1191,1191,1191,1191,1191,1194,652,We know he’s not lying since he says he’s telling the truth.,circular reasoning,We know MSK<0> ’s not lying since MSK<0> says MSK<0> ’s telling the truth . +1192,1192,1192,1192,1192,1192,1192,1195,2394,"Because 90% of college students polled had no debt, education costs are not a problem.",intentional,"Because 90 % of college students polled had no debt , education costs are not a problem . " +1193,1193,1193,1193,1193,1193,1193,1196,971,"Joe and Sam are at the race track betting on horses. Joe: ""You see that horse over there? He lost his last four races. I'm going to bet on him."" +Sam: ""Why? I think he will probably lose."" +Joe: ""No way, Sam. I looked up the horse's stats and he has won half his races in the past two years. Since he has lost three of his last four races, he'll have to win this race. So I'm betting the farm on him."" +Sam: ""Are you sure?"" +Joe: ""Of course I'm sure. That pony is due, man...he's due!""",ad populum,"MSK<0> and MSK<1> are at the MSK<2> track MSK<3> on MSK<4> . MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> see that MSK<4> over there ? MSK<5> MSK<6> coref4 . MSK<7> 'm going to MSK<3> on MSK<5> . "" MSK<1> : "" Why ? MSK<7> think MSK<5> will probably MSK<6> . "" MSK<0> : "" No way , MSK<1> . MSK<7> looked up the MSK<4> 's stats and MSK<8> has MSK<6> half MSK<8> MSK<2> in the past two years . Since MSK<8> has MSK<6> three of MSK<8> , MSK<8> 'll have to MSK<6> this MSK<2> . So MSK<7> 'm MSK<3> the farm on MSK<8> . "" MSK<1> : "" Are MSK<8> MSK<9> ? "" MSK<0> : "" Of course I 'm MSK<9> . That MSK<4> is due , man ... MSK<8> 's due ! "" " +1194,1194,1194,1194,1194,1194,1194,1197,1663,"The priest told me I should have faith. +I have faith that my son will do well in school this year. +Therefore, the priest should be happy with me.",equivocation,"MSK<0> told MSK<1> MSK<1> should have MSK<2> . MSK<1> have MSK<2> that MSK<1> son will do well in school this year . Therefore , MSK<0> should be happy with MSK<1> . " +1195,1195,1195,1195,1195,1195,1195,1198,260,Teacher: If I let you go to the bathroom pretty soon everybody will want to go to the bathroom.,faulty generalization,Teacher : If I let you go to MSK<0> pretty soon everybody will want to go to MSK<0> . +1196,1196,1196,1196,1196,1196,1196,1199,1275,"Medical Student: ""No one objects to a physician looking up a difficult case in medical books. Why, then, shouldn't students taking a difficult examination be permitted to use their textbooks?""",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> Student : "" No one objects to a MSK<0> looking up a MSK<1> case in MSK<0> MSK<3> . Why , then , should n't MSK<2> taking a MSK<1> examination be permitted to use MSK<2> MSK<3> ? "" " +1197,1197,1197,1197,1197,1197,1197,1200,322,"""If you give a mouse a cookie, he'll want a glass of milk to go with it"" is a book built around THIS fallacy.",faulty generalization,""" If you give a mouse a cookie , he 'll want MSK<0> to go with MSK<0> "" is a book built around THIS fallacy . " +1198,1198,1198,1198,1198,1198,1198,1201,1782,"""She teaches engineering, and she said that the proposed bridge was a waste of money. I can't believe she hates our city so much.""",fallacy of extension,""" MSK<0> teaches engineering , and MSK<0> said that the proposed bridge was a waste of money . I ca n't believe MSK<0> hates our city so much . "" " +1199,1199,1199,1199,1199,1199,1199,1202,867,"The majority of people believe advertisers should spend more money on billboards, so billboards are objectively the best form of advertisement.",ad populum,"The majority of people believe MSK<1> should spend more money on MSK<0> , so MSK<0> are objectively the best form of MSK<1> . " +1200,1200,1200,1200,1200,1200,1200,1203,1118,The Senator must be wrong on the issue of taxes because he's such a jerk to the people who work for him.,ad hominem,MSK<0> must be wrong on the issue of taxes because MSK<0> 's such a jerk to the people who work for MSK<0> . +1201,1201,1201,1201,1201,1201,1201,1204,1571,"""If you never gave money to charity, then you must be a greedy millionaire."" What is this?",false dilemma,""" If MSK<0> never gave money to charity , then MSK<0> must be a greedy millionaire . "" What is this ? " +1202,1202,1202,1202,1202,1202,1202,1205,635,This is an example of....,circular reasoning,This is an example of .... +1203,1203,1203,1203,1203,1203,1203,1206,473,"""It rained and we lost the game. Every time it rains, we are going to lose.""",false causality,""" MSK<1> and MSK<2> MSK<3> the game . Every time MSK<1> , MSK<2> are going to MSK<3> . "" " +1204,1204,1204,1204,1204,1204,1204,1207,629,You have to invite Jenna to your party because it would not be nice not to invite Jenna.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> have to MSK<2> to MSK<0> party because it would not be nice not to MSK<2> . +1205,1205,1205,1205,1205,1205,1205,1208,351,"The Bible clearly says, “Thou shall not bear false witness.” Therefore, as a Christian, you better answer the door and tell our drunk neighbor with the shotgun, that his wife, whom he is looking to kill, is hiding in our basement. Otherwise, you are defying God himself!",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> clearly says , MSK<4> MSK<0> shall not bear false witness . MSK<4> Therefore , as a Christian , MSK<1> better answer the door and tell MSK<2> drunk neighbor with the shotgun , that MSK<3> wife , whom MSK<3> is looking to kill , is hiding in MSK<2> basement . Otherwise , MSK<1> are defying God MSK<3> ! " +1206,1206,1206,1206,1206,1206,1206,1209,709,Why must you always take positions that are so unscientific?,circular reasoning,Why must you always take positions that are so unscientific ? +1207,1207,1207,1207,1207,1207,1207,1210,931,What type of appeal taps into the desire to belong to a group?,ad populum,What type of appeal taps into the desire to belong to a group ? +1208,1208,1208,1208,1208,1208,1208,1211,1087,Intentionally using negatively charged words is an example of which technique?,ad hominem,Intentionally using negatively charged words is an example of which technique ? +1209,1209,1209,1209,1209,1209,1209,1212,2250,"""If you have never been born again, eternal separation from God in the Lake of Fire awaits you. If you are born again, then being with the Lord in heaven forever is your destiny. Which do you choose?""",appeal to emotion,""" If MSK<0> have never been MSK<1> again , eternal separation from God in the Lake of Fire awaits MSK<0> . If MSK<0> are MSK<1> again , then being with the Lord in heaven forever is MSK<0> destiny . Which do MSK<0> choose ? "" " +1210,1210,1210,1210,1210,1210,1210,1213,83,"""Everyone wants to be an English teacher.""",faulty generalization,""" Everyone wants to be an English teacher . "" " +1211,1211,1211,1211,1211,1211,1211,1214,1529,"Either you love bacon, or you're wrong.",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> love bacon , or MSK<0> 're wrong . " +1212,1212,1212,1212,1212,1212,1212,1215,664,"""But this here research must go on. This space effort must go on"" is an example of which logical fallacy?",circular reasoning,""" But this here research must go on . This space effort must go on "" is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +1213,1213,1213,1213,1213,1213,1213,1216,1317,"Person A: ""What's the weather like?"" +Person B: ""It's 2:00""",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> A : "" What 's MSK<1> ? "" MSK<0> B : "" MSK<1> 's 2:00 "" " +1214,1214,1214,1214,1214,1214,1214,1217,1954,We should move to the Midwest because Mujtaba from the Wall Street Journal says the cost of living is cheaper there.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> should move to the Midwest because Mujtaba from MSK<0> says the cost of living is cheaper there . +1215,1215,1215,1215,1215,1215,1215,1218,457,I failed Pre-Cal because my teacher doesn’t like me.,false causality,MSK<0> failed Pre-Cal because MSK<0> teacher does n’t like MSK<0> . +1216,1216,1216,1216,1216,1216,1216,1219,66,All tall people are good basketball players.,faulty generalization,All tall people are good basketball players . +1217,1217,1217,1217,1217,1217,1217,1220,357,"Don't use iPhones. Teachers use iPhones and teachers are extremely dorky. If you use an iPhone, you will be dorky like a teacher!",faulty generalization,"Do n't MSK<0> MSK<1> . MSK<2> MSK<0> MSK<1> and MSK<2> are extremely MSK<3> . If MSK<4> MSK<0> an iPhone , MSK<4> will be MSK<3> like a MSK<2> ! " +1218,1218,1218,1218,1218,1218,1218,1221,254,"If I don't take this Advanced Placement (A.P.) class, then I won't do well on the exam. If I don't do well on the A.P. exam, then I can't get into a good college. If I can't get into a good college, then I'll never get a good job. If I can't get a good job, then I'm going to have to live in my parents' basement forever. Guess I'll sign up for the A.P. class",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't take MSK<1> , then MSK<0> wo n't do well on MSK<2> . If MSK<0> do n't do well on MSK<2> , then MSK<0> ca n't get into a MSK<4> . If MSK<0> ca n't get into a MSK<4> , then MSK<0> 'll never get MSK<5> . If MSK<0> ca n't get MSK<5> , then MSK<0> 'm going to have to live in MSK<0> parents ' basement forever . Guess MSK<0> 'll sign up for MSK<1> " +1219,1219,1219,1219,1219,1219,1219,1222,161,Science fiction books are not worth the time it takes to read them.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> are not worth the time MSK<0> takes to read MSK<0> . +1220,1220,1220,1220,1220,1220,1220,1223,1140,"Senator Jones supports a strong national defense, and he wants your vote. I would never vote for a coward like him.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> supports a strong national defense , and MSK<0> wants your MSK<1> . MSK<0> would never MSK<1> for a coward like MSK<0> . " +1221,1221,1221,1221,1221,1221,1221,1224,1238,"I hope I presented my argument clearly. Now, my opponent will attempt to refute my argument by his own fallacious, incoherent, illogical version of history.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> hope MSK<0> presented MSK<1> clearly . Now , MSK<0> will attempt to refute MSK<1> by coref2 own fallacious , incoherent , illogical version of history . " +1222,1222,1222,1222,1222,1222,1222,1225,2168,Are you still a heavy drinker?,intentional,Are you still a heavy drinker ? +1223,1223,1223,1223,1223,1223,1223,1226,1655,"The nuthatch was discovered by Tilly Turnow in the woods, while hopping from branch to branch of an elm tree, singing happily.",equivocation,"The nuthatch was discovered by Tilly Turnow in the woods , while hopping from MSK<0> to MSK<0> of an elm tree , singing happily . " +1224,1224,1224,1224,1224,1224,1224,1227,19,My brother Humza eats cheeseburgers and pizza. He is thin. Cheeseburgers and pizza aren’t the cause of obesity.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> eats MSK<2> and MSK<1> . MSK<0> is thin . MSK<2> and MSK<1> are n’t the cause of obesity . +1225,1225,1225,1225,1225,1225,1225,1228,2249,"""Then we had a death. A 32-year-old woman hemorrhaged to death as a result of a cervical laceration. I finally realized, we weren't helping women - we were destroying them.""",appeal to emotion,""" Then MSK<0> had a MSK<1> . A 32 - year - old woman hemorrhaged to MSK<1> as a result of a cervical laceration . I finally realized , MSK<0> were n't helping MSK<2> - MSK<0> were destroying MSK<2> . "" " +1226,1226,1226,1226,1226,1226,1226,1229,485,Every girl I've dated has been a nurse. I must only be compatible with nurses!,false causality,Every girl MSK<0> 've dated has been a MSK<1> . MSK<0> must only be compatible with MSK<1> ! +1227,1227,1227,1227,1227,1227,1227,1230,263,"If you allow the students to redo this one test, they will always want to redo all future tests",faulty generalization,"If you allow MSK<0> to MSK<1> this one MSK<2> , MSK<0> will always want to MSK<1> all future MSK<2> " +1228,1228,1228,1228,1228,1228,1228,1231,1816,"Because students do not do homework virtually when quarantined, we should get rid of all computers.",fallacy of relevance,"Because students do not do homework virtually when quarantined , we should get rid of all computers . " +1229,1229,1229,1229,1229,1229,1229,1232,185,"The students in my sixth-grade class listen to a lot of reggaeton music. I usually hear reggaeton when they have their headphones or earphones on while working on NoRedInk. All sixth graders must listen to reggaeton. + +What type of faulty reasoning is being used?",faulty generalization,The students in MSK<0> MSK<1> - grade class MSK<2> to a lot of MSK<3> music . MSK<0> usually hear MSK<3> when MSK<4> have MSK<4> MSK<5> or MSK<5> on while working on NoRedInk . All MSK<1> graders must MSK<2> to MSK<3> . What type of faulty reasoning is being used ? +1230,1230,1230,1230,1230,1230,1230,1233,1632,"“We can give cadets awards for doing well, or we can have a disciplined squadron. We can’t do both.”",false dilemma,"MSK<1> MSK<0> can give cadets awards for doing well , or MSK<0> can have a disciplined squadron . MSK<0> ca n’t do both . MSK<1> " +1231,1231,1231,1231,1231,1231,1231,1234,167,Art lifts the human spirit.,faulty generalization,Art lifts the human spirit . +1232,1232,1232,1232,1232,1232,1232,1235,1605,"""Jollibee or McDonalds for lunch?"" + +The sentence is an example of what fallacy?",false dilemma,""" Jollibee or McDonalds for lunch ? "" The sentence is an example of what fallacy ? " +1233,1233,1233,1233,1233,1233,1233,1236,295,"If we let our child out of his room, eventually he will want to leave the house, and will end up on the street. If he is walking around on the street then he will be snatched up by a stranger and sold into slavery in a remote region on the World.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> let MSK<0> out of MSK<1> room , eventually MSK<1> will want to leave the house , and will end up on MSK<2> . If MSK<1> is walking around on MSK<2> then MSK<1> will be snatched up by a stranger and sold into slavery in a remote region on the World . " +1234,1234,1234,1234,1234,1234,1234,1237,1566,We should ban all hairspray or the world will end!,false dilemma,We should ban all hairspray or the world will end ! +1235,1235,1235,1235,1235,1235,1235,1238,1447,"“I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!” Demanded Aun.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<1> MSK<0> know the exam is graded based on performance , but you should give MSK<0> an A. MSK<0> cat has been sick , MSK<0> broke down , and MSK<0> ’ve had a cold , so coref1 was really hard for MSK<0> to study ! MSK<1> Demanded Aun . " +1236,1236,1236,1236,1236,1236,1236,1239,1885,"You can hardly blame President Clinton for having extramarital affairs. Many presidents, when faced with similar situations, have yielded to the same temptations.",fallacy of relevance,"You can hardly blame MSK<0> Clinton for having extramarital affairs . Many MSK<0> , when faced with similar situations , have yielded to the same temptations . " +1237,1237,1237,1237,1237,1237,1237,1240,584,"Believing that ""runs"" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins.",false causality,"Believing that "" runs "" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins . " +1238,1238,1238,1238,1238,1238,1238,1241,549,"It was observed that persons who went out at night often developed the malady. So night air was assumed to be the cause of malaria, and elaborate precautions were taken to shut it out of sleeping quarters",false causality,"It was observed that persons who went out at MSK<0> often developed MSK<1> . So MSK<0> air was assumed to be the cause of malaria , and elaborate precautions were taken to shut MSK<1> out of sleeping quarters " +1239,1239,1239,1239,1239,1239,1239,1242,1345,"Karen: I am sorry, but if you think man used to ride dinosaurs, then you are obviously not very well educated. +Kent: First of all, I hold a PhD in creation science, so I am well-educated. Second of all, your ad hominem attack shows that you are wrong, and man did use to ride dinosaurs. +Karen: Getting your PhD in a couple of months, from a “college” in a trailer park, is not being well-educated. My fallacy in no way is evidence for man riding on dinosaurs, and despite what you may think, the Flintstone’s was not a documentary! +",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> am sorry , but if MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<4> MSK<5> to MSK<6> MSK<7> , then MSK<2> are obviously not very well MSK<8> . Kent : First of all , MSK<1> hold a MSK<9> in creation science , so MSK<1> am well - MSK<8> . Second of all , MSK<2> ad hominem attack shows that MSK<2> are wrong , and MSK<4> did MSK<5> to MSK<6> MSK<7> . MSK<0> : Getting MSK<2> MSK<9> in a couple of months , from a “ college ” in a trailer park , is not being well - MSK<8> . MSK<1> fallacy in no way is evidence for MSK<4> MSK<6> on MSK<7> , and despite what MSK<2> may MSK<3> , the Flintstone ’s was not a documentary ! " +1240,1240,1240,1240,1240,1240,1240,1243,969,"""I bought a ticket to win a new car at the mall, since I have never won anything like that in the past.""",ad populum,""" MSK<0> bought MSK<1> to MSK<2> a new car at the mall , since MSK<0> have never MSK<2> anything like MSK<1> in the past . "" " +1241,1241,1241,1241,1241,1241,1241,1244,100,"My dog got sprayed by a skunk this morning on the trail; therefore, trail running is dangerous.",faulty generalization,"My dog got sprayed by a skunk this morning on the MSK<0> ; therefore , MSK<0> running is dangerous . " +1242,1242,1242,1242,1242,1242,1242,1245,1921,Keeping a dog as a pet is every bit as evil as human slavery.,fallacy of relevance,Keeping a MSK<0> as a MSK<0> is every bit as evil as human slavery . +1243,1243,1243,1243,1243,1243,1243,1246,757,"I know the professor said the Bridges of Madison County was smarmy trash and lacked any artistic worth. But I still think he's wrong. After all, it was on the best-seller list for over 100 weeks.",ad populum,"MSK<0> know MSK<1> said the Bridges of Madison County was smarmy trash and lacked any artistic worth . But MSK<0> still think MSK<1> 's wrong . After all , it was on the best - seller list for over 100 weeks . " +1244,1244,1244,1244,1244,1244,1244,1247,592,"Eric: For my lottery numbers, I chose 6, 14, 22, 35, 38, 40. What did you choose? +Steve: I chose 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. +Eric: You idiot! Those numbers will never come up!",false causality,"MSK<0> : For MSK<1> , MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> , 14 , MSK<4> , MSK<4> , MSK<4> , MSK<4> . What did MSK<1> MSK<2> ? Steve : MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> , MSK<3> , MSK<3> , MSK<3> , MSK<3> , MSK<3> . MSK<0> : MSK<1> idiot ! coref2 will never come up ! " +1245,1245,1245,1245,1245,1245,1245,1248,1292,"The solar system reminds me of an atom, with planets orbiting the sun like electrons orbiting the nucleus. We know that electrons can jump from orbit to orbit; so we must look to ancient records for sightings of planets jumping from orbit to orbit also.",fallacy of logic,"The MSK<5> system reminds me of an atom , with MSK<0> MSK<1> the MSK<5> like MSK<2> MSK<1> the nucleus . MSK<3> know that MSK<2> can MSK<4> from MSK<1> to MSK<1> ; so MSK<3> must look to ancient records for sightings of MSK<0> MSK<4> from MSK<1> to MSK<1> also . " +1246,1246,1246,1246,1246,1246,1246,1249,84,"""Sarah likes to run. All girls must like to run.""",faulty generalization,""" Sarah MSK<0> to MSK<1> . All girls must MSK<0> to MSK<1> . "" " +1247,1247,1247,1247,1247,1247,1247,1250,1184,"The car was built with cheap parts, so it only goes to show that the car will fall apart.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> was built with cheap parts , so MSK<0> only goes to show that MSK<0> will fall apart . " +1248,1248,1248,1248,1248,1248,1248,1251,519,"Matthieu was the only player on the team who didn't grow a playoff beard, and thus he ended up getting injured.",false causality,"MSK<0> was the only player on the team who did n't grow a playoff beard , and thus MSK<0> ended up getting injured . " +1249,1249,1249,1249,1249,1249,1249,1252,1855,"""Yes, we have safety issues in our factory. But we work really hard to make a good product. They sell so well!""",fallacy of relevance,""" Yes , MSK<0> have safety issues in MSK<0> factory . But MSK<0> work really hard to make a good product . They sell so well ! "" " +1250,1250,1250,1250,1250,1250,1250,1253,1744,"Like many issues in the world, what seems to be the biggest ISSUE among the Climate Change DEBATE?",fallacy of extension,"Like many MSK<0> in the world , what seems to be the biggest MSK<0> among the Climate Change DEBATE ? " +1251,1251,1251,1251,1251,1251,1251,1254,456,"Every time that rooster crows, the sun comes up. The rooster must control the sun.",false causality,"Every time that MSK<0> crows , MSK<1> comes up . MSK<0> must control MSK<1> . " +1252,1252,1252,1252,1252,1252,1252,1255,1778,"Consider the following exchange: +Lindsey: I think capital punishment is a necessary component of our justice system and should remain legal. +Kayla: So you are saying that murder should be legal and it is okay for us to go around killing people just because we think they deserve it? That isn't right. +Of what fallacy is Kayla guilty?",fallacy of extension,Consider the following exchange : MSK<0> : MSK<0> MSK<1> capital punishment is a necessary component of MSK<2> justice system and should remain MSK<3> . MSK<4> : So MSK<4> are saying that murder should be MSK<3> and MSK<5> is okay for MSK<2> to go around killing MSK<6> just because MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<6> deserve MSK<5> ? That is n't right . Of what fallacy is MSK<4> guilty ? +1253,1253,1253,1253,1253,1253,1253,1256,1066,"""Don't listen to Eddie's arguments on education. He didn't even finish high school"" is an example of",ad hominem,""" Do n't listen to MSK<0> arguments on education . MSK<0> did n't even finish high school "" is an example of " +1254,1254,1254,1254,1254,1254,1254,1257,1693,"The Senator thinks we can solve all our ecological problems by driving a Prius + +Quite the contrary, the Senator thinks the environment is such a wreck that no one’s car choice or driving habits would make the slightest difference",fallacy of extension,"MSK<1> MSK<2> can solve all MSK<2> ecological problems by MSK<3> a Prius Quite the contrary , MSK<1> the environment is such a wreck that no one ’s car choice or MSK<3> habits would make the slightest difference " +1255,1255,1255,1255,1255,1255,1255,1258,1146,What she says about Kepler's astronomy theory of the 1600's must be just so much garbage. Do you realize she's only fifteen years old?,ad hominem,What MSK<0> says about Kepler 's astronomy theory of the 1600 's must be just so much garbage . Do MSK<0> realize MSK<0> 's only fifteen years old ? +1256,1256,1256,1256,1256,1256,1256,1259,2409,"We can’t legalize marijuana; if we do, then the next thing you know people will be strung out on heroin.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> ca n’t legalize MSK<1> ; if MSK<0> do , then the next thing you know people will be strung out on MSK<1> . " +1257,1257,1257,1257,1257,1257,1257,1260,1716,"A: “We need to move towards self-driving cars as the next step in greater road safety.” + +B: “But what about the self-driving Uber that didn’t stop and killed a pedestrian in Arizona?”",fallacy of extension,A : MSK<0> We need to move towards MSK<1> - MSK<2> cars as the next step in greater road safety . MSK<0> B : MSK<0> But what about the MSK<1> - MSK<2> Uber that did n’t stop and killed a pedestrian in Arizona ? MSK<0> +1258,1258,1258,1258,1258,1258,1258,1261,768,"“It must be cool because everyone is doing it…"" said Kinza",ad populum,"“ MSK<0> must be cool because everyone is doing MSK<0> … "" said Kinza " +1259,1259,1259,1259,1259,1259,1259,1262,1985,We should abolish the death penalty. Even Judge Judy is opposed to it.,fallacy of credibility,We should abolish MSK<0> . Even Judge Judy is opposed to MSK<0> . +1260,1260,1260,1260,1260,1260,1260,1263,2049,"The owner of the car dealership by my house told me I need a new car, and he would know since he works in the industry.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> MSK<1> told MSK<1> MSK<1> need a new car , and MSK<0> would know since MSK<0> works in the industry . " +1261,1261,1261,1261,1261,1261,1261,1264,578,Believing that the cause of the Reformation was simply Martin Luther posting his theses,false causality,Believing that the cause of the Reformation was simply MSK<0> posting MSK<0> theses +1262,1262,1262,1262,1262,1262,1262,1265,547,"Jane gets a rather large wart on her finger. Based on a story her father told her, she cuts a potato in half, rubs it on the wart and then buries it under the light of a full moon. Over the next month her wart shrinks and eventually vanishes. Jane writes her father to tell him how right he was about the cure.",false causality,"MSK<0> gets a rather large wart on MSK<0> finger . Based on a story MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> , MSK<0> cuts MSK<2> in half , rubs MSK<2> on MSK<3> and then buries MSK<2> under the light of a full moon . Over the next month MSK<3> shrinks and eventually vanishes . MSK<0> writes MSK<0> to MSK<1> MSK<4> how right MSK<4> was about the cure . " +1263,1263,1263,1263,1263,1263,1263,1266,1595,You either support Hillary Clinton for President or you don’t believe in women’s rights.,false dilemma,MSK<0> either support Hillary Clinton for President or MSK<0> do n’t believe in women ’s rights . +1264,1264,1264,1264,1264,1264,1264,1267,1923,This dress code is so bad I feel like I'm in prison.,fallacy of relevance,This dress code is so bad MSK<0> feel like MSK<0> 'm in prison . +1265,1265,1265,1265,1265,1265,1265,1268,1791,"How can you possibly believe in evolution? That would mean that you believe that an elephant evolved from a mouse, and that’s just ridiculous",fallacy of extension,"How can MSK<0> possibly MSK<1> in MSK<2> ? That would mean that MSK<0> MSK<1> that an elephant MSK<2> from a mouse , and that ’s just ridiculous " +1266,1266,1266,1266,1266,1266,1266,1269,1924,Labor unions in America are just as bad as Russia under Stalin!,fallacy of relevance,Labor unions in America are just as bad as Russia under Stalin ! +1267,1267,1267,1267,1267,1267,1267,1270,293,"Don't let your cousin borrow $10.00. Next, he's going to be borrowing money from you every day.",faulty generalization,"Do n't let MSK<0> MSK<1> $ 10.00 . Next , MSK<0> 's going to be MSK<1> money from coref1 every day . " +1268,1268,1268,1268,1268,1268,1268,1271,2034,"I have been around the block many times, and I have had my share of success. So believe me when I tell you that there is no better hobby than cat-juggling.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> have been around the block many times , and MSK<0> have had MSK<0> share of success . So believe MSK<0> when MSK<0> tell you that there is no better hobby than cat - juggling . " +1269,1269,1269,1269,1269,1269,1269,1272,1796,Animal rights activists believe that we shouldn't keep animals captive and make them do our will. They would have you abandon your pets in the wilderness.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> believe that MSK<1> should n't keep animals captive and make MSK<0> do MSK<1> will . MSK<0> would have MSK<2> abandon MSK<2> pets in the wilderness . +1270,1270,1270,1270,1270,1270,1270,1273,1639,"If you can't prove that Ken had an affair with the nanny, then he's been faithful to his wife. ",false dilemma,"If you ca n't prove that MSK<0> had an affair with the nanny , then MSK<0> 's been faithful to MSK<0> wife . " +1271,1271,1271,1271,1271,1271,1271,1274,2372,Quite the contrary: The Senator thinks the environment is such a wreck that no one's car choice or driving habits would make the slightest difference.,fallacy of extension,Quite the contrary : The Senator thinks the environment is such a wreck that no one 's car choice or driving habits would make the slightest difference . +1272,1272,1272,1272,1272,1272,1272,1275,726,"The universe has a beginning. Every thing that has a beginning has a cause. Therefore, the universe has a cause called God.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> has MSK<1> . Every thing that has MSK<1> has MSK<2> . Therefore , MSK<0> has MSK<2> called God . " +1273,1273,1273,1273,1273,1273,1273,1276,1339,"arguing at length that your religion is of great help to many people. Then, concluding that the teachings of your religion are undoubtably true",fallacy of logic,"arguing at length that MSK<0> is of great help to many people . Then , concluding that the teachings of MSK<0> are undoubtably true " +1274,1274,1274,1274,1274,1274,1274,1277,1123,"A father tells his son not to start smoking as he will regret it when he is older, and the son points out that his father is a smoker. This does not alter the fact that his son may regret smoking when he is older.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> tells MSK<1> not to start MSK<4> as MSK<0> will MSK<2> MSK<1> when MSK<0> is MSK<3> , and MSK<1> points out that MSK<0> is a smoker . MSK<0> does not alter the fact that MSK<1> may MSK<2> MSK<4> when MSK<0> is MSK<3> . " +1275,1275,1275,1275,1275,1275,1275,1278,1614,It is either you are for the US war on terror or against it.,false dilemma,MSK<0> is either you are for the US war on terror or against MSK<0> . +1276,1276,1276,1276,1276,1276,1276,1279,2335,"Oprah Winfrey's diet advice is useless; she has had problems with maintaining her weight for most of her life, bouncing back and forth between being overweight and slender.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> diet advice is useless ; MSK<0> has had problems with maintaining MSK<0> MSK<1> for most of MSK<0> life , bouncing back and forth between being MSK<1> and slender . " +1277,1277,1277,1277,1277,1277,1277,1280,1623,"“Do you want to live in a world where you can get breakfast from McDonald’s all day, or would you rather live in a dictatorship?”",false dilemma,"MSK<2> Do MSK<0> want to MSK<1> in a world where MSK<0> can get breakfast from McDonald ’s all day , or would MSK<0> rather MSK<1> in a dictatorship ? MSK<2> " +1278,1278,1278,1278,1278,1278,1278,1281,804,Royal's promoting their team for the next season by telling people to come join the team because everyone else has.,ad populum,MSK<0> promoting MSK<0> for the next season by telling people to come join coref1 because everyone else has . +1279,1279,1279,1279,1279,1279,1279,1282,1927,That parking attendant who gave me a ticket is as bad as Hitler.,fallacy of relevance,That parking attendant who gave me a ticket is as bad as Hitler . +1280,1280,1280,1280,1280,1280,1280,1283,1857,Distracting your audience from the original issue by introducing an irrelevant topic.,fallacy of relevance,Distracting your audience from the original issue by introducing an irrelevant topic . +1281,1281,1281,1281,1281,1281,1281,1284,415,"Almadina school of Richmond does not have many students, so that must mean that the school has a very selective admissions process.",false causality,"MSK<0> does not have many students , so that must mean that MSK<0> has a very selective admissions process . " +1282,1282,1282,1282,1282,1282,1282,1285,1261,"""You passed everyone in the class, so I should get extra credit"" is an example of",fallacy of logic,""" You passed everyone in the class , so I should get extra credit "" is an example of " +1283,1283,1283,1283,1283,1283,1283,1286,535,"Yesterday, I walked under a ladder with an open umbrella indoors while spilling salt in front of a black cat. And I forgot to knock on wood with my lucky dice. That must be why I’m having such a bad day today. It’s bad luck.",false causality,"MSK<3> , MSK<0> walked under a ladder with an open umbrella indoors while spilling salt in front of a black cat . And MSK<0> forgot to knock on wood with MSK<0> MSK<4> dice . MSK<1> must be why MSK<0> ’m having such a MSK<2> day MSK<3> . MSK<1> ’s MSK<2> MSK<4> . " +1284,1284,1284,1284,1284,1284,1284,1287,1132,"Yeah, I think everyone's opinion counts on moral matters like that, but that Lila sleeps around with anything. I know of at least one marriage she's broken up, so why should her opinion count on anything, much less morality?",ad hominem,"Yeah , MSK<0> think MSK<1> MSK<3> on moral matters like MSK<1> , but that MSK<4> sleeps around with anything . MSK<0> know of at least one marriage MSK<4> 's broken up , so why should MSK<4> MSK<3> on anything , much less morality ? " +1285,1285,1285,1285,1285,1285,1285,1288,770,"""everybody's doing it, so it must be a good thing to do.""",ad populum,""" everybody 's doing MSK<0> , so MSK<0> must be a good thing to do . "" " +1286,1286,1286,1286,1286,1286,1286,1289,743,"Flippityflu: smarter than a Floppityflip. +Floppityflip: dumber than a Flippityflu. +",circular reasoning,MSK<0> : smarter than a MSK<1> . MSK<1> : dumber than a MSK<0> . +1287,1287,1287,1287,1287,1287,1287,1290,1711,"Charlie: I think we should put more money into schools. Quality public education is so important. +Bob: So you’re saying we should cut military spending and spend it instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be a weak, defenseless target for terrorists.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> think MSK<1> should put more money into schools . Quality public education is so important . MSK<2> : So MSK<2> ’re saying MSK<1> should cut MSK<3> and spend MSK<3> instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons ? MSK<0> guess MSK<2> want MSK<1> country to be a weak , defenseless target for terrorists . " +1288,1288,1288,1288,1288,1288,1288,1291,2024,"If we allow cadets to apply for encampment online, we’d save everyone lots of headaches. REPLY: No. We’ve always made cadets apply using a paper form.",fallacy of credibility,"If MSK<0> allow MSK<1> to MSK<2> for encampment online , MSK<0> ’d save everyone lots of headaches . REPLY : No . MSK<0> ’ve always made MSK<1> MSK<2> using a paper form . " +1289,1289,1289,1289,1289,1289,1289,1292,988,"My opponent raises a good point, but can we really trust him? I mean, he moved to this town only two years ago, and everyone knows that his wife left him.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> raises a good point , but can we really trust MSK<1> ? MSK<0> mean , MSK<1> moved to this town only two years ago , and everyone knows that MSK<1> wife left MSK<1> . " +1290,1290,1290,1290,1290,1290,1290,1293,766,Come on! Everyone else thinks the movie is great - you should too!,ad populum,Come on ! Everyone else thinks the movie is great - you should too ! +1291,1291,1291,1291,1291,1291,1291,1294,1320,How can I be expected to do my homework when billions of people around the world are throwing their plastic water bottles away without recycling them?,fallacy of logic,How can MSK<0> be expected to do MSK<0> homework when MSK<1> are throwing MSK<1> plastic water bottles away without recycling MSK<1> ? +1292,1292,1292,1292,1292,1292,1292,1295,1942,"Ok, I am willing to grant that there might not be angels and demons really floating around Heaven or hanging out in Hell, but you must grant that there has to be at least one God. Is that a fair compromise?",fallacy of relevance,"Ok , I am willing to MSK<0> that there might not be angels and demons really floating around Heaven or hanging out in Hell , but you must MSK<0> that there has to be at least one God . Is that a fair compromise ? " +1293,1293,1293,1293,1293,1293,1293,1296,1462,"You really should support Senator Jones and his campaign to strengthen national defense. If you do not, he will lose control of the Armed Forces Committee and likely resign from politics.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> really should support MSK<1> and MSK<1> campaign to strengthen national defense . If MSK<0> do not , MSK<1> will lose control of the Armed Forces Committee and likely resign from politics . " +1294,1294,1294,1294,1294,1294,1294,1297,1352,"All cats are felines. +All dogs are canines. +Therefore, all cats are canines.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are felines . All MSK<1> are MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<0> are MSK<1> . " +1295,1295,1295,1295,1295,1295,1295,1298,1882,"I know you want to imprison me for having murdered my parents, but judge, have mercy on me, I’m an orphan!",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> know you want to imprison MSK<0> for having murdered MSK<0> parents , but judge , have mercy on MSK<0> , MSK<0> ’m an orphan ! " +1296,1296,1296,1296,1296,1296,1296,1299,1962,"A book argues that global warming is not actually happening, and cites the research of one environmental scientist who has been studying climate change for several years.",fallacy of credibility,"A book argues that MSK<0> MSK<0> is not actually happening , and cites the research of one environmental scientist who has been studying MSK<0> MSK<0> for several years . " +1297,1297,1297,1297,1297,1297,1297,1300,673,"""He's the best teacher I've ever had because he's the best teacher I've known.""",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> 's the MSK<2> MSK<0> 've ever had because MSK<0> 's the MSK<2> MSK<0> 've known . "" " +1298,1298,1298,1298,1298,1298,1298,1301,698,“You can’t give me a C. I’m an A student!”,circular reasoning,MSK<1> You ca n’t give MSK<0> a C. MSK<0> ’m an A student ! MSK<1> +1299,1299,1299,1299,1299,1299,1299,1302,934,"the claim, as evidence for an idea, that many people believe it, or used to believe it or do it.",ad populum,"MSK<0> , as evidence for an idea , that many people MSK<1> MSK<0> , or used to MSK<1> MSK<0> or do MSK<0> . " +1300,1300,1300,1300,1300,1300,1300,1303,1890,"The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?",fallacy of relevance,"The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe , but what will MSK<0> do to support MSK<0> families ? " +1301,1301,1301,1301,1301,1301,1301,1304,2451,"involves acceptance or rejection of concepts based on their source, not their merit",ad hominem,"involves acceptance or rejection of concepts based on MSK<0> source , not MSK<0> merit " +1302,1302,1302,1302,1302,1302,1302,1305,1190,"Hannah argues that because her friend was brainwashed as a child into thinking that people are generally good, people are not generally good. +Name that fallacy:",ad hominem,"MSK<0> argues that because MSK<0> friend was brainwashed as a child into thinking that MSK<1> are MSK<3> , MSK<1> are not MSK<3> . Name that fallacy : " +1303,1303,1303,1303,1303,1303,1303,1306,1278,comparison or metaphors to relate ideas or situations that are not really that similar,fallacy of logic,comparison or metaphors to relate ideas or situations that are not really that similar +1304,1304,1304,1304,1304,1304,1304,1307,1774,"Biology teacher: The theory of evolution states that all species evolve, even humans. +Student: I can't accept that humans came from bugs. +Profesor de biología: la teoría de la evolución afirma que todas las especies evolucionan, incluso los humanos. +Estudiante: No puedo aceptar que los humanos provengan de insectos.",fallacy of extension,"Biology teacher : The theory of MSK<5> states that all MSK<5> MSK<5> , even MSK<0> . Student : I ca n't accept that MSK<0> came from bugs . Profesor MSK<1> biología : MSK<2> teoría MSK<1> MSK<2> evolución afirma MSK<3> todas las especies evolucionan , incluso MSK<2> MSK<4> . Estudiante : No puedo aceptar MSK<3> MSK<2> MSK<4> provengan MSK<1> insectos . " +1305,1305,1305,1305,1305,1305,1305,1308,1524,"Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or decide not to have music for a while",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<0> can afford this stereo , or MSK<1> not to have music for a while " +1306,1306,1306,1306,1306,1306,1306,1309,2051,"""My dad is a mechanic and he says that eating brushing your teeth twice a day is good for you. Since he is a mechanic, he knows best.""",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> is a MSK<1> and MSK<0> says that eating brushing MSK<2> teeth twice a day is good for MSK<2> . Since MSK<0> is a MSK<1> , MSK<0> knows best . "" " +1307,1307,1307,1307,1307,1307,1307,1310,1818,"“While you may have concerns about my votes about the environment, I can assure you that I am an open minded individual. What we should really discuss is my record on votes that expanded educational opportunities for all children.""",fallacy of relevance,"“ While MSK<0> may have concerns about MSK<1> MSK<2> about the environment , MSK<1> can assure MSK<0> that MSK<1> am an open minded individual . What we should really discuss is MSK<1> record on MSK<2> that expanded educational opportunities for all children . "" " +1308,1308,1308,1308,1308,1308,1308,1311,2351,"Because recent polling indicates that no voters in the county are strongly in favor of the proposed amendment, we can expect strong opposition to the amendment when it is voted on next month.",false dilemma,"Because recent polling indicates that no voters in the county are strongly in favor of MSK<0> , we can expect strong opposition to MSK<0> when MSK<0> is voted on next month . " +1309,1309,1309,1309,1309,1309,1309,1312,1543,"You can look cool in our clothes, or you can look like a loser.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> can MSK<1> cool in our clothes , or MSK<0> can MSK<1> like a loser . " +1310,1310,1310,1310,1310,1310,1310,1313,993,My opponent suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea -- this is coming from a woman who eats a pint of Ben and Jerry’s each night!,ad hominem,MSK<0> suggests that lowering taxes will be a good idea -- MSK<0> is coming from a woman who eats a pint of Ben and Jerry ’s each night ! +1311,1311,1311,1311,1311,1311,1311,1314,1165,"Bill: ""I believe that Obamacare is wrong."" Dave: ""Of course you would say that, you're a Republican."" Bill: ""What about the arguments I gave to support my position?"" Dave: ""Those don't count. Like I said, you're a Republican, so you have to support the party line. Further, you are just a lapdog to the Republican incumbent so you can get a job , so I can't believe what you say.""",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : "" MSK<0> MSK<1> that Obamacare is wrong . "" MSK<2> : "" Of course MSK<2> would say that , MSK<2> 're a MSK<3> . "" MSK<0> : "" What about the arguments MSK<0> gave to MSK<4> MSK<0> position ? "" MSK<2> : "" Those do n't count . Like MSK<0> said , MSK<2> 're a MSK<3> , so MSK<2> have to MSK<4> the party line . Further , MSK<2> are just a lapdog to the MSK<3> incumbent so MSK<2> can get a job , so MSK<0> ca n't MSK<1> what MSK<2> say . "" " +1312,1312,1312,1312,1312,1312,1312,1315,2095,"In the four years that I have been marketing my new and improved brand of past-life regressive biocognitive astral-projective hyperaffective-hypnotic-teleological-metatherapy (buy ten sessions and the next one is free!), not one person has proved it is worthless or that I am unethical for providing a therapy I just made up one day when I realized that no one was referring clients to me anymore. That makes clear what a worthwhile therapy this is and how exceptionally ethical I am to provide it.",intentional,"In the four years that MSK<0> have been marketing MSK<0> new and improved brand of past - life regressive biocognitive astral - projective hyperaffective - hypnotic - teleological - metatherapy ( buy ten sessions and the next one is free ! ) , not one person has proved it is worthless or that MSK<0> am unethical for MSK<1> a MSK<2> MSK<0> just made up one day when MSK<0> realized that no one was referring clients to MSK<0> anymore . That makes clear what a worthwhile MSK<2> MSK<3> is and how exceptionally ethical MSK<0> am to MSK<1> MSK<3> . " +1313,1313,1313,1313,1313,1313,1313,1316,2317,"Bush was ""determined to knock down Saddam Hussein"" because of his ""nuclear bomb potential.""",false causality,"MSK<0> was "" determined to knock down Saddam Hussein "" because of MSK<0> "" nuclear bomb potential . "" " +1314,1314,1314,1314,1314,1314,1314,1317,1793,People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor.,fallacy of extension,People who do n't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor . +1315,1315,1315,1315,1315,1315,1315,1318,913,Trying to convince others that everyone is doing it or everyone feels this way so they should too.,ad populum,Trying to convince others that MSK<0> is doing it or MSK<0> feels this way so MSK<0> should too . +1316,1316,1316,1316,1316,1316,1316,1319,183,"""The Omani hospital tested three patients from Abu Dhabi and found they had the disease. They immediately banned all people from Abu Dhabi from entering the hospital.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> tested MSK<1> MSK<2> and found MSK<1> had the disease . MSK<1> immediately banned all people from MSK<2> from entering MSK<0> . "" " +1317,1317,1317,1317,1317,1317,1317,1320,517,"Global chocolate consumption is highest in Switzerland, yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that chocolate helps keep your weight down.",false causality,"Global MSK<0> consumption is highest in Switzerland , yet people there are among the trimmest in the industrialized world . Therefore , it is reasonable to conclude that MSK<0> helps keep your weight down . " +1318,1318,1318,1318,1318,1318,1318,1321,1638,"Either we accept the findings of this study demonstrating that this new intervention is the best to be used for this disorder, or we must no longer call ourselves scientists, psychologists, or reasonable people.",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> accept the findings of this study demonstrating that this new intervention is the best to be used for this disorder , or MSK<0> must no longer call MSK<0> scientists , psychologists , or reasonable people . " +1319,1319,1319,1319,1319,1319,1319,1322,2392,We have no evidence that the Illuminati ever existed. They must have been so clever that they destroyed all the evidence.,intentional,We have no MSK<0> that MSK<1> ever existed . MSK<1> must have been so clever that MSK<1> destroyed all the MSK<0> . +1320,1320,1320,1320,1320,1320,1320,1323,834,"A fallacy which assumes that because something is popular, it is therefore good, correct, or desirable.",ad populum,"A fallacy which assumes that because MSK<0> is popular , MSK<0> is therefore good , correct , or desirable . " +1321,1321,1321,1321,1321,1321,1321,1324,878,What is the name of the fallacy in question 4 about Marcus?,ad populum,What is the name of the fallacy in question 4 about Marcus ? +1322,1322,1322,1322,1322,1322,1322,1325,983,"Kelly is the most selfish, annoying person that I know. She says that we should recycle to help save the Earth, but she only thinks about herself, so she must be wrong.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is the most selfish , annoying person that I know . MSK<0> says that we should recycle to help save the Earth , but MSK<0> only thinks about MSK<0> , so MSK<0> must be wrong . " +1323,1323,1323,1323,1323,1323,1323,1326,2126,"""You're not Kenyan enough to be a good leader in Kenya.""",intentional,""" You 're not MSK<0> enough to be a good leader in MSK<0> . "" " +1324,1324,1324,1324,1324,1324,1324,1327,568,"Tony: I bought a book on the law of attraction and two days later I won $30k in a lottery. I wasn’t a believer of the law of attraction before, but now I am!",false causality,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> bought a book on MSK<1> and two days later MSK<0> won $ 30k in a lottery . MSK<0> was n’t a believer of MSK<1> before , but now MSK<0> am ! " +1325,1325,1325,1325,1325,1325,1325,1328,950,Encourages the audience to become part of a group or act because other people are acting in the same way.,ad populum,Encourages the audience to become part of a group or MSK<0> because other people are MSK<0> in the same way . +1326,1326,1326,1326,1326,1326,1326,1329,472,"""In March, 5G was introduced and then we all got COVID"" is an example of",false causality,""" In March , 5G was introduced and then we all got COVID "" is an example of " +1327,1327,1327,1327,1327,1327,1327,1330,2076,"Since the class is not asking any further questions, then that means that they are all ready for the test.",intentional,"Since the class is not asking any further questions , then that means that they are all ready for the test . " +1328,1328,1328,1328,1328,1328,1328,1331,1569,Politician: We have to decide if we are going to support school choice or if we are going to support failing schools. Those are the only two options.,false dilemma,Politician : MSK<0> have to decide if MSK<0> are going to MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<3> or if MSK<0> are going to MSK<1> failing MSK<2> . Those are the only two MSK<3> . +1329,1329,1329,1329,1329,1329,1329,1332,1662,"I want to have myself a merry little Christmas, but I refuse to do as the song suggests and make the yuletide gay. I don't think sexual preference should have anything to do with enjoying the holiday.",equivocation,"MSK<0> want to have MSK<0> a merry little Christmas , but MSK<0> refuse to do as the song suggests and make the yuletide gay . MSK<0> do n't think sexual preference should have anything to do with enjoying the holiday . " +1330,1330,1330,1330,1330,1330,1330,1333,639,John Green is a wonderful writer because he writes so well.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is a wonderful writer because MSK<0> writes so well . +1331,1331,1331,1331,1331,1331,1331,1334,1596,You can go to bed in 5 minutes or you can go to bed in ten minutes. What's your choice?,false dilemma,MSK<0> can go to MSK<1> in 5 MSK<2> or MSK<0> can go to MSK<1> in ten MSK<2> . What 's MSK<0> choice ? +1332,1332,1332,1332,1332,1332,1332,1335,1802,"Zebedee: What is your view on the Christian God? +Mike: I don’t believe in any gods, including the Christian one. +Zebedee: So you think that we are here by accident, and all this design in nature is pure chance, and the universe just created itself? +Mike: You got all that from me stating that I just don’t believe in any gods? +",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : What is MSK<1> view on the MSK<2> MSK<3> ? MSK<4> : MSK<4> do n’t MSK<5> in any MSK<3> , including the MSK<2> one . MSK<0> : So MSK<1> think that we are here by accident , and all this design in nature is pure chance , and MSK<6> just created MSK<6> ? MSK<4> : MSK<1> got all that from MSK<4> stating that MSK<4> just do n’t MSK<5> in any MSK<3> ? " +1333,1333,1333,1333,1333,1333,1333,1336,1403,"When President Kennedy said that research for space travel could help children with eye defects, he is making what kind of appeal?",appeal to emotion,"When MSK<0> said that research for space travel could help children with eye defects , MSK<0> is making what kind of appeal ? " +1334,1334,1334,1334,1334,1334,1334,1337,1293,"Minds, like rivers, can be broad. The broader the river, the shallower it is. Therefore, the broader the mind, the shallower it is.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> , like rivers , can be broad . The MSK<1> MSK<2> , the MSK<3> MSK<2> is . Therefore , the MSK<1> the MSK<0> , the MSK<3> MSK<2> is . " +1335,1335,1335,1335,1335,1335,1335,1338,184,"My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age sixty-nine. Therefore, smoking really can’t be that bad for you.",faulty generalization,"My father MSK<0> four packs of MSK<0> a day since MSK<1> fourteen and lived until MSK<1> sixty - nine . Therefore , MSK<0> really ca n’t be that bad for you . " +1336,1336,1336,1336,1336,1336,1336,1339,309,"If we allow euthanasia, the next thing you know, murder will be legal.",faulty generalization,"If we allow euthanasia , the next thing you know , murder will be legal . " +1337,1337,1337,1337,1337,1337,1337,1340,198,"Jason said that that was all cool and everything, but his grandfather smoked, like, 30 cigarettes a day and lived until 97 - so don't believe everything you read about meta analyses of methodologically sound studies showing proven causal relationships.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> said that that was all cool and everything , but MSK<0> grandfather MSK<1> , like , 30 MSK<1> a day and lived until 97 - so do n't believe everything you read about meta analyses of methodologically sound studies showing proven causal relationships . " +1338,1338,1338,1338,1338,1338,1338,1341,2415,"Because the last words spoken by either the pilot or co-pilot were ""Good night, Malaysia Three-Seven-Zero,"" the pilot fell asleep and accidentally crashed the plane into the ocean.",false causality,"Because the last words spoken by either the MSK<0> or MSK<0> were "" Good night , Malaysia Three - Seven - Zero , "" the MSK<0> fell asleep and accidentally crashed the plane into the ocean . " +1339,1339,1339,1339,1339,1339,1339,1342,2144,"Yes, I do think that all drunk drivers should go to prison, but your honor, he is my son! He is a good boy who just made a mistake!",intentional,"Yes , MSK<0> do think that all drunk drivers should go to prison , but your honor , MSK<1> is MSK<0> son ! MSK<1> is a good boy who just made a mistake ! " +1340,1340,1340,1340,1340,1340,1340,1343,1694,Pamela is the class secretary. She says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can't believe that Pamela doesn't support the annual school dance.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> is the MSK<1> secretary . MSK<0> says that MSK<0> thinks that the MSK<1> should do more service projects . MSK<2> says MSK<2> ca n't believe that MSK<0> does n't support the annual school dance . +1341,1341,1341,1341,1341,1341,1341,1344,1286,"There are seven windows given to animals in the domicile of the head: two nostrils, two eyes, two ears, and a mouth...From this and many other similarities in Nature, too tedious to enumerate, we gather that the number of planets must necessarily be seven.",fallacy of logic,"There are MSK<0> : two nostrils , two eyes , two ears , and a mouth ... From MSK<0> and many other similarities in Nature , too tedious to enumerate , we gather that the number of planets must necessarily be seven . " +1342,1342,1342,1342,1342,1342,1342,1345,1970,Invoke shared values and principles. They call upon the audience’s sense of right and wrong.,fallacy of credibility,Invoke shared values and principles . They call upon the audience ’s sense of right and wrong . +1343,1343,1343,1343,1343,1343,1343,1346,2146,"Yes, I do think that all drunk drivers should go to prison, but your honor, he is my son! He is a good boy who just made a mistake!",intentional,"Yes , MSK<0> do think that all drunk drivers should go to prison , but your honor , MSK<1> is MSK<0> son ! MSK<1> is a good boy who just made a mistake ! " +1344,1344,1344,1344,1344,1344,1344,1347,2023,Of course we should buy an Apple computer whenever we need a new computer. We have been buying Apple as far back as anyone can remember!,fallacy of credibility,Of course MSK<0> should MSK<1> an MSK<2> MSK<3> whenever MSK<0> need a new MSK<3> . MSK<0> have been MSK<1> MSK<2> as far back as anyone can remember ! +1345,1345,1345,1345,1345,1345,1345,1348,2202,"The administration of echinocandins in this patient has been a very successful choice. Fever has subsided, along with the rest of the septic manifestations, in less than 48 hours. The chronological correlation suffices for me. I am convinced it was a fungal infection.",false causality,"The administration of echinocandins in this patient has been a very successful choice . Fever has subsided , along with the rest of the septic manifestations , in less than 48 hours . MSK<0> suffices for MSK<1> . MSK<1> am convinced MSK<0> was a fungal infection . " +1346,1346,1346,1346,1346,1346,1346,1349,2064,"Aaron Rodgers says you should get State Farm Insurance on your home, car, motorcycle, or trailer!",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> says MSK<0> should get State Farm Insurance on MSK<0> home , car , motorcycle , or trailer ! " +1347,1347,1347,1347,1347,1347,1347,1350,1556,"The museum's new gemstones and precious minerals exhibit needs more security guards. If you don't agree, then you must be planning to steal a piece of the exhibit.",false dilemma,"The museum 's new MSK<2> and MSK<2> MSK<2> MSK<0> needs more security guards . If MSK<1> do n't agree , then MSK<1> must be planning to steal a piece of the MSK<0> . " +1348,1348,1348,1348,1348,1348,1348,1351,1244,"""That's why, under my plan, individuals will be required to carry basic health insurance -- just as most states require you to carry auto insurance. Likewise, businesses will be required to either offer their workers health care, or chip in to help cover the cost of their workers."" President Obama on Universal Health Coverage (some feel that health insurance and car insurance are different on many fundamental aspects, and this is a bad comparison)",fallacy of logic,""" That 's why , under my plan , individuals will be MSK<0> to MSK<1> basic MSK<2> MSK<3> -- just as most states MSK<0> you to MSK<1> auto MSK<3> . Likewise , MSK<4> will be MSK<0> to either offer MSK<4> MSK<5> MSK<2> care , or chip in to help cover the cost of MSK<4> MSK<5> . "" President Obama on Universal MSK<2> Coverage ( some feel that MSK<6> are different on many fundamental aspects , and MSK<6> is a bad comparison ) " +1349,1349,1349,1349,1349,1349,1349,1352,1296,"Doctors refer to medical books all the time when they are treating patients. In the same way, I should be allowed to use a text book in my medical exam.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> refer to MSK<1> MSK<2> all the time when MSK<0> are treating patients . In the same way , MSK<3> should be allowed to use a text MSK<2> in MSK<3> MSK<1> exam . " +1350,1350,1350,1350,1350,1350,1350,1353,1868,"Mining may destroy the environment, but how about the people whose jobs will be affected? Should we ban it?",fallacy of relevance,"Mining may destroy MSK<0> , but how about the people whose jobs will be affected ? Should we ban MSK<0> ? " +1351,1351,1351,1351,1351,1351,1351,1354,1422,"That lady had a rough day today. She woke up late, she was not able to eat breakfast, she missed the train and was late for work. My heart aches for this poor lady.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> had a rough day today . MSK<0> woke up MSK<1> , MSK<0> was not able to eat breakfast , MSK<0> missed the train and was MSK<1> for work . My heart aches for MSK<0> . " +1352,1352,1352,1352,1352,1352,1352,1355,389,"Besides charities, comfort, community cohesion, rehabilitation, and helping children learn values, religion poisons everything.",faulty generalization,"Besides charities , comfort , community cohesion , rehabilitation , and helping children learn values , religion poisons everything . " +1353,1353,1353,1353,1353,1353,1353,1356,2107,What is The Texas Sharpshooter?,intentional,What is The Texas Sharpshooter ? +1354,1354,1354,1354,1354,1354,1354,1357,814,"In Act 1, Juror Seven says, ""There are still eleven of us who think he's guilty. You're alone."" His attempt to use numbers to persuade Eight is:",ad populum,"In Act 1 , Juror Seven says , "" There are still eleven of us who think MSK<0> 's guilty . You 're alone . "" MSK<0> attempt to use numbers to persuade Eight is : " +1355,1355,1355,1355,1355,1355,1355,1358,159,Happy families make happy children.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> families make MSK<0> children . +1356,1356,1356,1356,1356,1356,1356,1359,1071,"""We will teach this miserable traitor(Snowball) that he cannot undo our work so easily.""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> will teach MSK<1> ( Snowball ) that MSK<1> can not undo MSK<0> work so easily . "" " +1357,1357,1357,1357,1357,1357,1357,1360,1633,"Hillary Clinton wants to take your guns away, and she wants to abolish the Second Amendment.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> MSK<1> to take MSK<0> guns away , and MSK<0> MSK<1> to abolish the Second Amendment . " +1358,1358,1358,1358,1358,1358,1358,1361,2382,One day robots will enslave us all. It's true. My computer science teacher says so.,fallacy of credibility,One day robots will enslave us all . It 's true . My computer science teacher says so . +1359,1359,1359,1359,1359,1359,1359,1362,790,"In this election, we've seen the highest voter turnout ever recorded. If you have any doubts about Tyler Espinoza's qualifications, just look at how many people have come out to vote for him.",ad populum,"In this MSK<1> , we 've seen the highest MSK<1> turnout ever recorded . If you have any doubts about MSK<0> qualifications , just look at how many people have come out to vote for MSK<0> . " +1360,1360,1360,1360,1360,1360,1360,1363,1457,Won't you give the abandoned puppy a home?,appeal to emotion,Wo n't you give the abandoned puppy a home ? +1361,1361,1361,1361,1361,1361,1361,1364,166,"Asians make lousy athletes, but do well at the Math Olympiad.",faulty generalization,"Asians make lousy athletes , but do well at the Math Olympiad . " +1362,1362,1362,1362,1362,1362,1362,1365,2111,A woman decides to visit a certain doctor after only asking advice on the best doctors from ONE friend.,intentional,A woman decides to visit a certain MSK<0> after only asking advice on the best MSK<0> from ONE friend . +1363,1363,1363,1363,1363,1363,1363,1366,713,Being overweight leads to a shortened lifespan because it's unhealthy.,circular reasoning,Being MSK<0> leads to a shortened lifespan because MSK<0> 's unhealthy . +1364,1364,1364,1364,1364,1364,1364,1367,1038,"""Who are you to ask fast food restaurants to give us nutritional facts? I saw you eat Taco Bell last night!""",ad hominem,""" Who are MSK<0> to ask fast food restaurants to give us nutritional facts ? MSK<0> saw MSK<0> eat Taco Bell last night ! "" " +1365,1365,1365,1365,1365,1365,1365,1368,681,"""The BP Oil rig exploded causing many marine mammals to die."" This illustrates that the BP oil rig was bad and caused animals to die.",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> exploded MSK<1> many marine MSK<3> to MSK<2> . "" This illustrates that MSK<0> was bad and MSK<1> MSK<3> to MSK<2> . " +1366,1366,1366,1366,1366,1366,1366,1369,2196,"“Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don’t respect life, we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears for their lives. It will be the end of civilization. To prevent this terrible consequence, we should make animal experimentation illegal right now.”",faulty generalization,"MSK<6> MSK<0> reduces MSK<1> MSK<2> for MSK<3> . If MSK<1> do n’t MSK<2> MSK<3> , MSK<1> are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder . Soon MSK<4> will become a battlefield in which MSK<5> constantly fears for MSK<5> MSK<3> . MSK<4> will be the end of civilization . To prevent this terrible consequence , MSK<1> should make MSK<0> illegal right now . MSK<6> " +1367,1367,1367,1367,1367,1367,1367,1370,610,"Witchcraft remains our most urgent spiritual problem because it threatens +our very souls.",circular reasoning,MSK<0> remains MSK<1> most urgent spiritual problem because MSK<0> threatens MSK<1> very souls . +1368,1368,1368,1368,1368,1368,1368,1371,623,"The number of pirates in existence decreased as the global average temperature rose. Therefore, we can conclude that hotter weather reduces piracy.",circular reasoning,"The number of MSK<0> in existence MSK<1> as the global average temperature rose . Therefore , we can conclude that hotter weather MSK<1> MSK<0> . " +1369,1369,1369,1369,1369,1369,1369,1372,2123,A real video game would include set goals!,intentional,A real video game would include set goals ! +1370,1370,1370,1370,1370,1370,1370,1373,2251,"“I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!”",appeal to emotion,"MSK<1> MSK<0> know the exam is graded based on performance , but you should give MSK<0> an A. MSK<0> cat has been sick , MSK<0> broke down , and MSK<0> ’ve had a cold , so coref1 was really hard for MSK<0> to study ! MSK<1> " +1371,1371,1371,1371,1371,1371,1371,1374,1375,"Which fallacy am I? Combining facts and evidence with words that stir up emotion, with the attempt to manipulate others into accepting the truth of the argument.",appeal to emotion,"Which fallacy am I ? Combining facts and evidence with words that stir up emotion , with the attempt to manipulate others into accepting the truth of the argument . " +1372,1372,1372,1372,1372,1372,1372,1375,1683,"You support capital punishment just because you want an “eye for an eye,” but I have several good reasons to believe that capital punishment is fundamentally wrong…",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> support MSK<1> just because MSK<0> want an MSK<3> MSK<2> for an MSK<2> , MSK<3> but I have several good reasons to believe that MSK<1> is fundamentally wrong … " +1373,1373,1373,1373,1373,1373,1373,1376,2116,"My political candidate gives 10% of his income to the needy, goes to church every Sunday, and volunteers one day a week at a homeless shelter. Therefore, he is honest and morally straight. +Explanation: What information was left out of the example is that this same candidate gives 10% of his income to needy prostitutes in exchange for services, goes to the bar every Sunday after church (and sometimes before), and only works at the homeless shelter to get clients for his drug dealing business.",intentional,"MSK<0> gives MSK<1> % of MSK<2> to the MSK<3> , goes to MSK<4> MSK<5> , and volunteers one day a week at MSK<6> . Therefore , MSK<0> is honest and morally straight . Explanation : What information was left out of the example is that MSK<0> gives MSK<1> % of MSK<2> to MSK<3> prostitutes in exchange for services , goes to the bar MSK<5> after MSK<4> ( and sometimes before ) , and only works at MSK<6> to get clients for MSK<0> drug dealing business . " +1374,1374,1374,1374,1374,1374,1374,1377,1045,"I’m know Joe Bob’s my boss, but I’m not going to take orders from someone who can’t even dress professionally for work.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> ’m know Joe Bob ’s MSK<0> boss , but MSK<0> ’m not going to take orders from someone who ca n’t even dress professionally for work . " +1375,1375,1375,1375,1375,1375,1375,1378,2313,"A year is 365 days long, so I celebrate my birthday every 365 days.",faulty generalization,"A year is MSK<1> long , so MSK<2> celebrate MSK<2> birthday every MSK<1> . " +1376,1376,1376,1376,1376,1376,1376,1379,1334,Jim spends most of his spare time hiking and picking up rocks for his collection. He really should go to college and study to become a geologist.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> spends most of MSK<0> spare time hiking and picking up rocks for MSK<0> collection . MSK<0> really should go to college and study to become a geologist . +1377,1377,1377,1377,1377,1377,1377,1380,1480,"""Politician X is going to strip away your right to free speech!""",appeal to emotion,""" Politician X is going to strip away your right to free speech ! "" " +1378,1378,1378,1378,1378,1378,1378,1381,536,"Since your parents named you ‘Harvest,’ they must be farmers.",false causality,"Since MSK<0> named MSK<0> MSK<1> Harvest , MSK<1> coref1 must be farmers . " +1379,1379,1379,1379,1379,1379,1379,1382,791,Over 5 million Filipinos use our products. It’s time to switch to our brand now!,ad populum,Over 5 million Filipinos use MSK<0> products . It ’s time to switch to MSK<0> brand now ! +1380,1380,1380,1380,1380,1380,1380,1383,594,"Mr. Governor issues a proclamation for the people of his state to pray for rain. Several months later, it rains. Praise the gods!",false causality,"MSK<0> issues a proclamation for the people of MSK<0> state to pray for MSK<1> . Several months later , it MSK<1> . Praise the gods ! " +1381,1381,1381,1381,1381,1381,1381,1384,1089,"Jamila is running for class president. In her campaign speech she says, ""Xavier does not deserve to win. He is a smoker and He cheated on his reading quizzes last year."" What fallacy has Jamila committed?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> is running for class president . In MSK<0> campaign speech MSK<0> says , "" Xavier does not deserve to win . MSK<1> is a smoker and MSK<1> cheated on MSK<1> reading quizzes last year . "" What fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? " +1382,1382,1382,1382,1382,1382,1382,1385,2299,"But you have to let me go to the party! If I don't go to the party, I'll be a loser with no friends. Next thing you know, I'll end up alone and jobless, living in your basement when I'm 30!",faulty generalization,"But MSK<0> have to let MSK<1> go to MSK<2> ! If MSK<1> do n't go to MSK<2> , MSK<1> 'll be a loser with no friends . Next thing MSK<0> know , MSK<1> 'll end up alone and jobless , living in MSK<0> basement when MSK<1> 'm 30 ! " +1383,1383,1383,1383,1383,1383,1383,1386,1612,Reduce complicated issues to only two possible courses of action.,false dilemma,Reduce complicated issues to only two possible courses of action . +1384,1384,1384,1384,1384,1384,1384,1387,460,"Water fluoridation affects the brain. Citywide, student’s test scores began to drop five months after fluoridation began.",false causality,"Water MSK<0> affects the brain . Citywide , student ’s test scores MSK<1> to drop five months after MSK<0> MSK<1> . " +1385,1385,1385,1385,1385,1385,1385,1388,2270,"Speaker 1: I think we should lower the age of sexual consent to 16. +Speaker 2: 16 year olds are children. So, you think it’s OK for children to have sex? No, we shouldn’t lower the age of consent.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<7> : I MSK<1> MSK<2> should MSK<4> to MSK<5> . MSK<7> : MSK<5> year olds are MSK<6> . So , you MSK<1> it ’s OK for MSK<6> to have sex ? No , MSK<2> should n’t MSK<4> . " +1386,1386,1386,1386,1386,1386,1386,1389,2384,Word processed papers are clearer and more error-free than typed papers because they make use of new technology.,fallacy of credibility,Word processed MSK<0> are clearer and more error - free than typed MSK<0> because they make use of new technology . +1387,1387,1387,1387,1387,1387,1387,1390,1812,There is a global recession and more people are becoming hungry and desperate. Crimes of theft and robbery have been increasing at an alarming rate lately. The only way to solve this problem is by reinstating the death penalty,fallacy of relevance,There is a global recession and more people are becoming hungry and desperate . MSK<0> of MSK<0> and MSK<0> have been increasing at an alarming rate lately . The only way to solve this problem is by reinstating the death penalty +1388,1388,1388,1388,1388,1388,1388,1391,1919,"A logical fallacy that compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities, suggesting that both are equally immoral.",fallacy of relevance,"A logical fallacy that compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities , suggesting that both are equally immoral . " +1389,1389,1389,1389,1389,1389,1389,1392,272,"""If you don't cancel your cable, then..., then...., and you'll wake up in a ditch."" This is an example of...",faulty generalization,""" If MSK<0> do n't cancel MSK<0> cable , then MSK<1> , then MSK<1> , and MSK<0> 'll wake up in a ditch . "" This is an example of MSK<1> " +1390,1390,1390,1390,1390,1390,1390,1393,1414,"You should always eat everything on your plate, think of all the children in Africa who doesn’t always have enough food.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> should always eat everything on MSK<0> plate , think of all the children in Africa who does n’t always have enough food . " +1391,1391,1391,1391,1391,1391,1391,1394,200,All robin have red breasts,faulty generalization,All robin have red breasts +1392,1392,1392,1392,1392,1392,1392,1395,311,"""Animal experimentation reduces our respect for life. If we don't respect life, we are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder. Soon our society will become a battlefield in which everyone constantly fears for their lives. It will be the end of civilization. To prevent this terrible consequence, we should make animal experimentation illegal right now.""",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> reduces MSK<1> MSK<2> for MSK<3> . If MSK<1> do n't MSK<2> MSK<3> , MSK<1> are likely to be more and more tolerant of violent acts like war and murder . Soon MSK<4> will become a battlefield in which MSK<5> constantly fears for MSK<5> MSK<3> . MSK<4> will be the end of civilization . To prevent this terrible consequence , MSK<1> should make MSK<0> illegal right now . "" " +1393,1393,1393,1393,1393,1393,1393,1396,1873,Check out the pretty lights. Don’t look behind the curtain.,fallacy of relevance,Check out the pretty lights . Do n’t look behind the curtain . +1394,1394,1394,1394,1394,1394,1394,1397,1052,"When Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton “Killary” to discredit her and her reputation as a presidential candidate, he committed which logical fallacy?",ad hominem,"When MSK<0> called MSK<1> “ Killary ” to discredit MSK<1> and MSK<1> reputation as a presidential candidate , MSK<0> committed which logical fallacy ? " +1395,1395,1395,1395,1395,1395,1395,1398,714,We know God exists because he made everything,circular reasoning,We know MSK<0> exists because MSK<0> made everything +1396,1396,1396,1396,1396,1396,1396,1399,1188,"The noble forefathers who created this great country did not fail; it is a great country now as it was then, by their very making.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> MSK<1> did not fail ; MSK<1> is a great country now as MSK<1> was then , by MSK<0> very making . " +1397,1397,1397,1397,1397,1397,1397,1400,581,"After surgery, my wife was not doing too well -- she was in a lot of pain. I bought these magnetic wristbands that align with the body's natural vibrations to reduce the pain, and sure enough, a few days later the pain subsided! Thank you magic wristbands!",false causality,"After surgery , MSK<0> was not doing too well -- MSK<0> was in a lot of pain . MSK<1> bought these magnetic MSK<2> that align with the body 's natural vibrations to reduce MSK<3> , and sure enough , a few days later MSK<3> subsided ! Thank MSK<1> magic MSK<2> ! " +1398,1398,1398,1398,1398,1398,1398,1401,1023,"Before I refute my opponent's argument, I would like to draw attention to the fact that he is sweating and clearly does not have much experience on the debate team.",ad hominem,"Before MSK<0> refute MSK<0> opponent 's argument , MSK<0> would like to draw attention to the fact that he is sweating and clearly does not have much experience on the debate team . " +1399,1399,1399,1399,1399,1399,1399,1402,2260,"“Caldwell Hall is in bad shape. Either we tear it down and put up a new building, or we continue to risk students’ safety. Obviously we shouldn’t risk anyone’s safety, so we must tear the building down.”",false dilemma,"MSK<5> MSK<0> is in bad shape . Either MSK<0> MSK<1> it down and put up MSK<2> , or MSK<0> continue to MSK<3> students ’ MSK<4> . Obviously MSK<0> should n’t MSK<3> anyone ’s MSK<4> , so MSK<0> must MSK<1> MSK<2> down . MSK<5> " +1400,1400,1400,1400,1400,1400,1400,1403,1898,"Some of you have objected to the ethics of my clinic's buying those new test batteries. You claim that the new tests are unreliable, have no published norms, have never demonstrated validity, cannot be used by clients who are physically disabled, have been condemned as bogus by every major scientific organization, and were developed and sold by my brother-in-law, who unfortunately cannot be with us today due to a misunderstanding with his overly controlling and rigidly judgmental parole officer. What you have apparently failed to appreciate, however, is that these new tests are much easier to learn, can be administered and scored in a fraction of the time required by the old tests, and were so inexpensive compared to the old tests that I'll be able to give you each a bonus at the end of the month.",fallacy of relevance,"Some of MSK<0> have objected to the ethics of MSK<1> clinic 's MSK<5> those new MSK<2> batteries . MSK<0> claim that MSK<3> are unreliable , have no published norms , have never demonstrated validity , can not be used by clients who are physically disabled , have been condemned as bogus by every major scientific organization , and were developed and MSK<5> by MSK<1> brother - in - law , who unfortunately can not be with us today due to a misunderstanding with his overly controlling and rigidly judgmental parole officer . What MSK<0> have apparently failed to appreciate , however , is that MSK<3> are much easier to learn , can be administered and scored in a fraction of the time required by the MSK<4> MSK<2> , and were so inexpensive compared to the MSK<4> MSK<2> that MSK<1> 'll be able to give MSK<0> each a bonus at the end of the month . " +1401,1401,1401,1401,1401,1401,1401,1404,1121,"After Sally presents an eloquent and compelling case for a more equitable taxation system, Sam asks the audience whether we should believe anything from a woman who isn't married, was once arrested, and smells a bit weird.",ad hominem,"After Sally presents an eloquent and compelling case for a more equitable taxation system , Sam asks the audience whether we should believe anything from a woman who is n't married , was once arrested , and smells a bit weird . " +1402,1402,1402,1402,1402,1402,1402,1405,1479,"My family is this school's biggest donor so, you better think about that bad grade you gave me on my test.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> family is this school 's biggest donor so , MSK<1> better think about that bad grade MSK<1> gave MSK<0> on MSK<0> test . " +1403,1403,1403,1403,1403,1403,1403,1406,937,"More and more people are buying sports utility vehicles. It is time you bought one, too!",ad populum,"More and more people are MSK<0> sports utility vehicles . It is time you MSK<0> one , too ! " +1404,1404,1404,1404,1404,1404,1404,1407,1017,"Billy - ""An apple is a vegetable."" Bobby - ""Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. """,ad hominem,"MSK<0> - "" An apple is a vegetable . "" MSK<1> - "" Do n't listen to MSK<0> ; MSK<1> failed Spanish class last year . "" " +1405,1405,1405,1405,1405,1405,1405,1408,2450,employs analogies between things that are not really alike,fallacy of logic,employs analogies between things that are not really alike +1406,1406,1406,1406,1406,1406,1406,1409,1154,Which fallacy is used to attack a person's character,ad hominem,Which fallacy is used to attack a person 's character +1407,1407,1407,1407,1407,1407,1407,1410,836,"""Since 88% of people polled believe in UFOs, they must exist.”",ad populum,""" Since 88 % of MSK<0> polled believe in UFOs , MSK<0> must exist . ” " +1408,1408,1408,1408,1408,1408,1408,1411,1661,"Bernice: Do you support Black Lives Matter? +Mildred: Of course, I do! +Bernice: Then you should support me looting that store. +Mildred: Wait... what? +",equivocation,"MSK<0> : Do MSK<0> MSK<1> Black Lives Matter ? MSK<2> : Of course , MSK<0> do ! MSK<0> : Then MSK<0> should MSK<1> MSK<0> looting that store . MSK<2> : Wait ... what ? " +1409,1409,1409,1409,1409,1409,1409,1412,402,"Since Anna Camacho became vice president of the parent-teacher association, student performance has declined and teacher morale is down. We on the school board believe that Camacho bears sole responsibility for the downtrend.",false causality,"Since MSK<0> became vice president of the parent - MSK<1> association , student performance has declined and MSK<1> morale is down . We on the school board believe that MSK<0> bears sole responsibility for the downtrend . " +1410,1410,1410,1410,1410,1410,1410,1413,2130,"Andy states that a Scotsman would never put sugar on his porridge. Dougal replies that he is a Scotsman and he does put sugar on his porridge. Andy counters that no true Scotsman puts sugar on his porridge. + +Andy thus changes the terms of the argument, implying that Dougal is not a ""true"" Scotsman in order to support his own position.",intentional,"MSK<0> states that MSK<1> would never put MSK<2> on MSK<0> . MSK<3> replies that MSK<0> is MSK<1> and MSK<0> does put MSK<2> on MSK<0> . MSK<0> counters that MSK<1> puts MSK<2> on MSK<0> . MSK<0> thus changes the terms of the argument , implying that MSK<3> is not a "" true "" Scotsman in order to support MSK<0> own position . " +1411,1411,1411,1411,1411,1411,1411,1414,1391,"""I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed."" Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?",appeal to emotion,""" I am not unmindful that MSK<0> MSK<1> have MSK<2> here out of great trials and tribulations . MSK<0> MSK<1> have MSK<2> fresh from narrow jail cells . And MSK<0> MSK<1> have MSK<2> from areas where MSK<1> MSK<3> -- MSK<3> for freedom left MSK<1> battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality . MSK<1> have been the veterans of creative MSK<4> . Continue to work with the faith that unearned MSK<4> is redemptive . Go back to MSK<6> , go back to MSK<6> , go back to South Carolina , go back to MSK<6> , go back to MSK<6> , go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities , knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed . "" Which MSK<5> is the primary MSK<5> used in this quote ? " +1412,1412,1412,1412,1412,1412,1412,1415,1120,The candidate for mayor was a really bad baseball player in college! Don't vote for him!,ad hominem,MSK<0> was a really bad baseball player in college ! Do n't vote for MSK<0> ! +1413,1413,1413,1413,1413,1413,1413,1416,352,When someone says that what is true of something as a whole must also be true of each of its parts.,faulty generalization,When someone says that what is MSK<0> of something as a whole must also be MSK<0> of each of its parts . +1414,1414,1414,1414,1414,1414,1414,1417,1513,"Jeannette has an upcoming exam in anatomy and physiology. It will cover the four chapters read and discussed over the last month. Jeannette hasn’t studied. Though there are well over 200 terms she will be expected to remember, Jeannette knows that her memory is great. She will remember the terms just from having heard them mentioned in class. After all, because of her excellent memory, she got through high school without studying. Despite her faith in her memory, her lack of studying results in an F on the exam.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> has MSK<1> . It will cover the four chapters read and discussed over the last month . MSK<0> has n’t MSK<2> . Though there are well over MSK<3> MSK<0> will be expected to MSK<4> , MSK<0> knows that MSK<5> is MSK<6> . MSK<0> will MSK<4> MSK<3> just from having heard MSK<3> mentioned in class . After all , because of MSK<0> MSK<6> memory , MSK<0> got through high school without MSK<2> . Despite MSK<0> faith in MSK<5> , MSK<0> lack of MSK<2> results in an F on MSK<1> . " +1415,1415,1415,1415,1415,1415,1415,1418,2380,Ignore any scientific ideas from anyone who didn’t get a Ph.D.,fallacy of credibility,Ignore any scientific ideas from anyone who did n’t get a Ph.D. . +1416,1416,1416,1416,1416,1416,1416,1419,2360,Don’t waste your money on a home security system; master thieves will still be able to get into your house.,false dilemma,Do n’t waste MSK<0> money on a home security system ; master thieves will still be able to get into MSK<0> house . +1417,1417,1417,1417,1417,1417,1417,1420,1248,"If we can send a woman into outerspace and communicate with them while they are there, then surely we can learn to communicate with one another in our state.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> can send a woman into outerspace and MSK<1> with MSK<2> while MSK<2> are there , then surely MSK<0> can learn to MSK<1> with one another in MSK<0> state . " +1418,1418,1418,1418,1418,1418,1418,1421,1826,"We admit that this measure is popular, but we also urge you to recognize that there are so many other bond issues on this ballot it is getting ridiculous.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> admit that MSK<1> is popular , but MSK<0> also urge you to recognize that there are so many other bond issues on this ballot MSK<1> is getting ridiculous . " +1419,1419,1419,1419,1419,1419,1419,1422,1327,"""If you buy a computer, you will become smarter.""",fallacy of logic,""" If MSK<0> buy a computer , MSK<0> will become smarter . "" " +1420,1420,1420,1420,1420,1420,1420,1423,1848,It is ridiculous to have spent thousands of dollars to rescue those two whales trapped in the Arctic ice. Why look at all the people trapped in jobs they don’t like.,fallacy of relevance,It is ridiculous to have spent thousands of dollars to rescue those two whales MSK<0> in the Arctic ice . Why look at all the people MSK<0> in jobs they do n’t like . +1421,1421,1421,1421,1421,1421,1421,1424,943,A persuasive technique used in media messages that appeals to the “everyone is doing it” mentality,ad populum,MSK<0> used in media messages that appeals to the MSK<1> everyone is doing MSK<0> MSK<1> mentality +1422,1422,1422,1422,1422,1422,1422,1425,2108,"Fish are the easiest pets to keep; they are inexpensive and require no maintenance at all. Plus, they are really pretty and soothing to watch.",intentional,"MSK<0> are the easiest pets to keep ; MSK<0> are inexpensive and require no maintenance at all . Plus , MSK<0> are really pretty and soothing to watch . " +1423,1423,1423,1423,1423,1423,1423,1426,1687,"Charlie: I think we should put more money into schools. Quality public education is so important. +Bob: So you're saying we should cut military spending and spend it instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be a weak, defenseless target for terrorists.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> think MSK<1> should put more money into schools . Quality public education is so important . MSK<2> : So MSK<2> 're saying MSK<1> should cut MSK<3> and spend MSK<3> instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons ? MSK<0> guess MSK<2> want MSK<1> country to be a weak , defenseless target for terrorists . " +1424,1424,1424,1424,1424,1424,1424,1427,2151,"Fred, do you still cheat on your girlfriend?",intentional,"MSK<0> , do MSK<0> still cheat on MSK<0> girlfriend ? " +1425,1425,1425,1425,1425,1425,1425,1428,2187,"Kirk drew a picture of a fish and a human and with effusive disdain asked Richard if he really thought we were stupid enough to believe that a fish somehow turned into a human through just, like, random things happening over time.",intentional,"MSK<0> drew a picture of MSK<1> and a MSK<2> and with effusive disdain asked Richard if MSK<0> really thought we were stupid enough to believe that MSK<1> somehow turned into a MSK<2> through just , like , random things happening over time . " +1426,1426,1426,1426,1426,1426,1426,1429,2344,"Professor, please, PLEASE reconsider my grade on the Final! I know I only answered 7% of the questions correctly, but I didn’t really deserve an F! In the past week I sprained my ankle, my dog ran away, and my kitchen caught on fire! I think it’s only fair I get a chance to retake the test!",appeal to emotion,"Professor , please , PLEASE reconsider MSK<0> grade on the Final ! MSK<0> know MSK<0> only answered 7 % of the questions correctly , but MSK<0> did n’t really deserve an F ! In the past week MSK<0> sprained MSK<0> ankle , MSK<0> dog ran away , and MSK<0> kitchen caught on fire ! MSK<0> think it ’s only fair MSK<0> get a chance to retake the test ! " +1427,1427,1427,1427,1427,1427,1427,1430,1486,"""If you don't buy the warranty for your chromebook, you could find yourself without one for the rest of the schoolyear and having to pay thousands of dollars in expensive repairs"" IS an example of this fallacy.",appeal to emotion,""" If MSK<0> do n't buy the warranty for MSK<0> chromebook , MSK<0> could find MSK<1> without one for the rest of MSK<1> and having to pay MSK<1> in expensive repairs "" IS an example of MSK<1> . " +1428,1428,1428,1428,1428,1428,1428,1431,2224,"""Who is Sam Brownbeck, and why is he saying all those terrible things about rock lyrics? On Nov. 6, Brownbeck, an ambitious Kansas Republican ... convened a hearing billed as ""An Example of Violent Music Lyrics on Youth Behavior and Well Being ..."" Brownbeck's subcommittee, which supervises schools and streets in D.C., has much more important work to do, but the senator, who will run again in 1998, is clearly searching for an issue to give him national prominence.""",ad hominem,""" Who is MSK<0> , and why is MSK<0> saying all those terrible things about rock MSK<1> ? On Nov. 6 , Brownbeck , an ambitious Kansas Republican MSK<2> convened a hearing billed as "" An Example of Violent Music MSK<1> on Youth Behavior and Well Being MSK<2> "" MSK<0> subcommittee , which supervises schools and streets in D.C. , has much more important work to do , but the senator , who will run again in 1998 , is clearly searching for an issue to give MSK<0> national prominence . "" " +1429,1429,1429,1429,1429,1429,1429,1432,2385,I believe in God because no one can prove that a god doesn't exist.,intentional,I believe in MSK<0> because no one can prove that a MSK<0> does n't exist . +1430,1430,1430,1430,1430,1430,1430,1433,1134,"Student: Logical Fallacies have nothing to do with my life and I don’t want to learn them! +Teacher: You are too young to understand why it’s important! +Estudiante: ¡Las falacias lógicas no tienen nada que ver con mi vida y no quiero aprenderlas! +Maestro: Eres demasiado joven para entender por qué es importanto!",ad hominem,Student : MSK<0> have nothing to do with MSK<1> life and MSK<1> do n’t want to learn MSK<0> ! Teacher : You are too young to understand why it ’s MSK<3> ! Estudiante : ¡ Las falacias lógicas no tienen nada MSK<2> ver con mi vida y no quiero aprenderlas ! Maestro : Eres demasiado joven para entender por MSK<2> es MSK<3> ! +1431,1431,1431,1431,1431,1431,1431,1434,1751,"Person 1: I think pollution from humans contributes to climate change. + +Person 2: So, you think humans are directly responsible for extreme weather, like hurricanes, and have caused the droughts in the southwestern U.S.?",fallacy of extension,"MSK<3> : I MSK<1> pollution from MSK<2> contributes to MSK<4> change . MSK<3> : So , you MSK<1> MSK<2> are directly responsible for extreme MSK<4> , like hurricanes , and have caused the droughts in the southwestern U.S. ? " +1432,1432,1432,1432,1432,1432,1432,1435,21,"I was just on the phone with a Southerner, and I could barely keep up! All Southerners talk fast.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> was just on the phone with a MSK<1> , and MSK<0> could barely keep up ! All MSK<1> talk fast . " +1433,1433,1433,1433,1433,1433,1433,1436,1194,"According to Freud, your belief in God stems from your need for a strong father figure. So don’t you see that it’s silly to continue believing in God?",ad hominem,"According to Freud , MSK<0> MSK<2> in MSK<1> stems from MSK<0> need for a strong father figure . So do n’t MSK<0> see that it ’s silly to continue MSK<2> in MSK<1> ? " +1434,1434,1434,1434,1434,1434,1434,1437,1913,"Adultery, as well as philandering, is wrong. +Therefore, we have no biological tendency for multiple sex partners.",fallacy of relevance,"Adultery , as well as philandering , is wrong . Therefore , we have no biological tendency for multiple sex partners . " +1435,1435,1435,1435,1435,1435,1435,1438,1368,"I don't believe in God. One reason is that I think he is evil. And by the way, there is no such thing as ""evil;"" it is just our evaluation of what we believe is wrong.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> do n't MSK<1> in God . One reason is that MSK<0> think he is MSK<2> . And by the way , there is no such thing as "" MSK<2> ; "" it is just MSK<3> evaluation of what MSK<3> MSK<1> is wrong . " +1436,1436,1436,1436,1436,1436,1436,1439,1584,"""Vote for Smith or live through four more years of higher taxes.""",false dilemma,""" Vote for Smith or live through four more years of higher taxes . "" " +1437,1437,1437,1437,1437,1437,1437,1440,1963,A little boy says that his friends should not go swimming in a river because his Mama said there were germs in the river.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> says that MSK<0> friends should not go swimming in MSK<1> because MSK<0> Mama said there were germs in MSK<1> . +1438,1438,1438,1438,1438,1438,1438,1441,1096,People who don't like K-pop are racist.,ad hominem,People who do n't like K - pop are racist . +1439,1439,1439,1439,1439,1439,1439,1442,1021,"""I can't understand how such a low performance student is able to talk about politics"" is an example of",ad hominem,""" I ca n't understand how such a low performance student is able to talk about politics "" is an example of " +1440,1440,1440,1440,1440,1440,1440,1443,1415,"If we don't control Covid-19, it could lead to millions of deaths. Wouldn't it make you sad to live in a country where that had happened?",appeal to emotion,"If we do n't control Covid - 19 , MSK<0> could lead to millions of deaths . Would n't MSK<0> make you sad to live in a country where that had happened ? " +1441,1441,1441,1441,1441,1441,1441,1444,1473,"Medical expenses for the elderly continue to rise. If you don't buy long-term health insurance now, you probably won't be able to qualify once you're older. Sure, the insurance policy is a little expensive, but it's worth spending the money today so you don't go bankrupt in the future, becoming a burden to your family.",appeal to emotion,"Medical expenses for the elderly continue to rise . If MSK<0> do n't buy long - term health insurance now , MSK<0> probably wo n't be able to qualify once MSK<0> 're older . Sure , MSK<1> is a little expensive , but MSK<1> 's worth spending the money today so MSK<0> do n't go bankrupt in the future , becoming a burden to MSK<0> family . " +1442,1442,1442,1442,1442,1442,1442,1445,1239,"Gertrude: I am tired of having to fill out these forms all day. Can't we find a more efficient system? + +Cindy-Lou: If you're not happy with the way we do things, we can find someone who is!",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> am tired of having to fill out these forms all day . Ca n't MSK<1> MSK<2> a more efficient system ? Cindy - Lou : If you 're not happy with the way MSK<1> do things , MSK<1> can MSK<2> someone who is ! " +1443,1443,1443,1443,1443,1443,1443,1446,1004,"“Oh, please. What would you know about labor laws? You don’t even have a job.”",ad hominem,"MSK<1> Oh , please . What would MSK<0> know about labor laws ? MSK<0> do n’t even have a job . MSK<1> " +1444,1444,1444,1444,1444,1444,1444,1447,388,"If indoor smoking laws are passed for bars, the bars will go out of business since people who drink, smoke while they drink.",faulty generalization,"If indoor MSK<2> laws are passed for bars , MSK<0> will go out of business since people who MSK<1> , MSK<2> while MSK<0> MSK<1> . " +1445,1445,1445,1445,1445,1445,1445,1448,2307,"Duke University has the best basketball player in the NCAA, therefore they will win the tournament this year.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> has the best basketball player in the NCAA , therefore MSK<0> will win the tournament this year . " +1446,1446,1446,1446,1446,1446,1446,1449,1721,"How do you expect me to support a school voucher program? Soon, all of our inner-city schools will have no money left, our children will give up hope, and the entire education system will collapse. No, there's no way I could support a program that will do all that.",fallacy of extension,"How do you expect MSK<0> to MSK<1> a MSK<2> voucher MSK<3> ? Soon , all of MSK<4> inner - city MSK<2> will have no money left , MSK<4> children will give up hope , and the entire education system will collapse . No , there 's no way MSK<0> could MSK<1> a MSK<3> that will do all that . " +1447,1447,1447,1447,1447,1447,1447,1450,105,You have a friend who claims that cats like to go to windows and watch sunsets because that is what her cats does. What fallacy has she committed?,faulty generalization,You have a friend who claims MSK<0> like to go to windows and watch sunsets because that is what MSK<0> does . What fallacy has coref1 committed ? +1448,1448,1448,1448,1448,1448,1448,1451,522,"The Soviet Union collapsed after taking up atheism. Therefore, we must avoid atheism for the same reasons.",false causality,"The Soviet Union collapsed after taking up MSK<0> . Therefore , we must avoid MSK<0> for the same reasons . " +1449,1449,1449,1449,1449,1449,1449,1452,1864,"""Your honor, I believe that we won this case. Look at the opposite camp; they were late for today's hearing!""",fallacy of relevance,""" MSK<0> honor , MSK<0> believe that we won this case . Look at the opposite camp ; they were late for today 's hearing ! "" " +1450,1450,1450,1450,1450,1450,1450,1453,1672,"I had this book that proved that leprechauns are real and have been empirically verified by scientists, but I lost it. I forgot the name of it as well -- and who the author was.",equivocation,"MSK<0> had MSK<1> , but MSK<0> lost MSK<1> . MSK<0> forgot the name of MSK<1> as well -- and who the author was . " +1451,1451,1451,1451,1451,1451,1451,1454,91,"""All Muslims are terrorists"" is an example of",faulty generalization,""" All Muslims are terrorists "" is an example of " +1452,1452,1452,1452,1452,1452,1452,1455,1634,Love America or leave it.,false dilemma,MSK<0> or leave MSK<0> . +1453,1453,1453,1453,1453,1453,1453,1456,740,"The reason the firmament, a tent-like structure that kept the “waters above” from flooding the earth as described in the Bible, is no longer there today, is because it was destroyed during Noah’s flood. +",circular reasoning,"The reason the firmament , a tent - like structure that kept the MSK<2> waters above MSK<2> from MSK<0> the earth as described in MSK<1> , is no longer there today , is because MSK<1> was destroyed during Noah ’s MSK<0> . " +1454,1454,1454,1454,1454,1454,1454,1457,771,"The new iPhone comes out this weekend! If you don't get it, you're not cool!",ad populum,"MSK<0> comes out this weekend ! If MSK<1> do n't get MSK<0> , MSK<1> 're not cool ! " +1455,1455,1455,1455,1455,1455,1455,1458,626,"Free speech is good not just for the individual, but for all of society. After all, it's in the interest of the community that everyone should be at liberty to express his or her beliefs.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> is good not just for the individual , but for all of society . After all , MSK<0> 's in the interest of the community that everyone should be at liberty to express his or her beliefs . " +1456,1456,1456,1456,1456,1456,1456,1459,1367,"In an example used by Sigmund Freud in The Interpretation of Dreams, a man accused by his neighbor of having returned a kettle in a damaged condition offered three arguments: +That he had returned the kettle undamaged; +That it was already damaged when he borrowed it; +That he had never borrowed it in the first place. +",fallacy of logic,"In an example used by Sigmund Freud in The Interpretation of Dreams , MSK<0> accused by MSK<0> neighbor of having MSK<1> MSK<2> in a MSK<4> condition offered three arguments : That MSK<0> had MSK<1> the kettle undamaged ; That MSK<2> was already MSK<4> when MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<2> ; That MSK<0> had never MSK<3> MSK<2> in the first place . " +1457,1457,1457,1457,1457,1457,1457,1460,1267,"A cloud is 90 percent water; a watermelon is 90 percent water. Therefore, since a plane can fly through a cloud, a plane can fly through a watermelon.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> is MSK<3> ; MSK<4> is MSK<3> . Therefore , since MSK<5> can MSK<6> through MSK<0> , MSK<5> can MSK<6> through MSK<4> . " +1458,1458,1458,1458,1458,1458,1458,1461,1341,"People generally like to walk on the beach. Beaches have sand. Therefore, having sand floors in homes would be a great idea!",fallacy of logic,"People generally like to walk on the MSK<0> . MSK<0> have MSK<1> . Therefore , having MSK<1> floors in homes would be a great idea ! " +1459,1459,1459,1459,1459,1459,1459,1462,2227,"“Andrea Dworkin has written several books arguing that pornography harms women. But Dworkin is just ugly and bitter, so why should we listen to her?”",ad hominem,"MSK<1> MSK<0> has written several books arguing that pornography harms women . But MSK<0> is just ugly and bitter , so why should we listen to MSK<0> ? MSK<1> " +1460,1460,1460,1460,1460,1460,1460,1463,967,You said that 'runs' occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins.,ad populum,You said that ' runs ' occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins . +1461,1461,1461,1461,1461,1461,1461,1464,466,"When the new administration came on campus, test scores increased and attendance improved.",false causality,"When the new administration came on campus , test scores increased and attendance improved . " +1462,1462,1462,1462,1462,1462,1462,1465,1562,This is an example of,false dilemma,This is an example of +1463,1463,1463,1463,1463,1463,1463,1466,826,Doing something because everyone else is doing it,ad populum,MSK<0> because everyone else is doing MSK<0> +1464,1464,1464,1464,1464,1464,1464,1467,0,"""Annie must like Starbucks because all white girls like Starbucks.""",faulty generalization,""" Annie must MSK<1> because all white girls MSK<1> . "" " +1465,1465,1465,1465,1465,1465,1465,1468,86,"""My uncle eats pizza and cake and he is thin. Pizza and cake aren’t the cause of obesity. "" is an example of",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> eats MSK<1> and MSK<0> is thin . MSK<1> are n’t the cause of obesity . "" is an example of " +1466,1466,1466,1466,1466,1466,1466,1469,2310,"The last Democrat winner of the New Hampshire primary won the general election. This year, the winner of the New Hampshire primary will win the general election.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> primary MSK<2> . This year , MSK<0> will MSK<2> . " +1467,1467,1467,1467,1467,1467,1467,1470,849,"“Everyone else is doing it, so should you”.",ad populum,"MSK<0> Everyone else is doing it , so should you MSK<0> . " +1468,1468,1468,1468,1468,1468,1468,1471,1306,"I am going to bed or watching TV. I am exhausted, so I will go to bed; therefore, I cannot watch TV.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> am going to MSK<1> or MSK<3> . MSK<0> am exhausted , so MSK<0> will go to MSK<1> ; therefore , MSK<0> can not MSK<3> . " +1469,1469,1469,1469,1469,1469,1469,1472,1481,"If you don't start recycling now, our entire planet will be destroyed in ten years.",appeal to emotion,"If you do n't start recycling now , our entire planet will be destroyed in ten years . " +1470,1470,1470,1470,1470,1470,1470,1473,462,"Since Samantha got that new apron, she hasn't burned any cookies. That new apron sure does help her cooking!",false causality,"Since MSK<0> got that MSK<1> , MSK<0> has n't burned any cookies . MSK<1> sure does help MSK<0> cooking ! " +1471,1471,1471,1471,1471,1471,1471,1474,1908,"The city should not be singling out our company's problems at our chemical storage facilities, when the EPA records indicate the city's very own landfill has been cited as needing improvements. The council needs to clean up its own mess, before they go after us.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> should not be singling out MSK<1> company 's problems at MSK<1> chemical storage facilities , when the EPA records indicate MSK<0> very own landfill has been cited as MSK<2> improvements . MSK<3> MSK<2> to clean up MSK<3> own mess , before MSK<3> go after MSK<1> . " +1472,1472,1472,1472,1472,1472,1472,1475,422,"Anthony and Marie have a heated argument. During their fight, Anthony tells Marie that he hates her and wished that she would get hit by a bus. Later that evening, Anthony receives a call from a friend who tells him that Marie is in the hospital because she was struck by a bus. Anthony immediately blames himself and reasons that if he hadn't made that comment during their fight, Marie would not have been hit. What logical fallacy has Anthony committed? +http://www.funtrivia.com",false causality,"MSK<0> and MSK<1> have a heated argument . During MSK<2> , MSK<0> MSK<3> MSK<1> that MSK<0> hates MSK<1> and wished that MSK<1> would get MSK<4> by MSK<5> . Later that evening , MSK<0> receives a call from a friend who MSK<3> MSK<0> that MSK<1> is in the hospital because MSK<1> was struck by MSK<5> . MSK<0> immediately blames MSK<0> and reasons that if MSK<0> had n't made that comment during MSK<2> , MSK<1> would not have been MSK<4> . What logical fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? http://www.funtrivia.com " +1473,1473,1473,1473,1473,1473,1473,1476,128,Girls should not be allowed . to try out as kickers for school football teams because girls are not very athletic.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> should not be allowed . to try out as kickers for school football teams because MSK<0> are not very athletic . +1474,1474,1474,1474,1474,1474,1474,1477,407,"“Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before a test helps me get better grades. I did that and got an A on my last test in history.” +What fallacy is this an example of?",false causality,MSK<2> Eating five candy bars and drinking two sodas before MSK<0> helps MSK<1> get better grades . MSK<1> did that and got an A on MSK<0> in history . MSK<2> What fallacy is this an example of ? +1475,1475,1475,1475,1475,1475,1475,1478,1446,"""If we don't adopt that puppy today, they might put him down. Do you want to be responsible for that?"" Exclaimed Yasir.",appeal to emotion,""" If MSK<0> do n't adopt that puppy today , they might put him down . Do MSK<0> want to be responsible for that ? "" Exclaimed Yasir . " +1476,1476,1476,1476,1476,1476,1476,1479,2426,"Your mom thinks you spend too much time playing video games. You bring up that +she spends too much time shopping.",fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> thinks MSK<0> MSK<1> too much MSK<2> playing video games . MSK<0> bring up that coref1 MSK<1> too much MSK<2> shopping . +1477,1477,1477,1477,1477,1477,1477,1480,1424,"Hundreds of thousands of animals are being tortured and killed every year, and for what? So that we can modernize our beauty products and overstock our grocery stores?",appeal to emotion,"Hundreds of thousands of animals are being tortured and killed every year , and for what ? So that MSK<0> can modernize MSK<0> beauty products and overstock MSK<0> grocery stores ? " +1478,1478,1478,1478,1478,1478,1478,1481,1490,"One pill is good, two will be better",appeal to emotion,"One pill is good , two will be better " +1479,1479,1479,1479,1479,1479,1479,1482,2378,"World-renowned physicist Dr. Patricia Mitchell assures me that exposure to natural sunlight, even exposure resulting in mild sunburn, is still significantly less of a cancer risk than brief exposure to the artificial light in a tanning bed. So I make sure to tell all of my friends that if they’re looking to get a tan this summer they should do it outdoors, and not at the tanning salon!",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> assures MSK<0> that MSK<1> to natural MSK<4> , even MSK<1> resulting in mild sunburn , is still significantly less of a cancer risk than brief MSK<1> to the artificial MSK<4> in a MSK<2> bed . So MSK<0> make sure to tell all of MSK<0> friends that if MSK<3> ’re looking to get a tan this summer MSK<3> should do it outdoors , and not at the MSK<2> salon ! " +1480,1480,1480,1480,1480,1480,1480,1483,478,"""Every time my sister uses hairspray, it is an extremely hot day"" is an example of",false causality,""" Every time MSK<0> uses hairspray , MSK<0> is an extremely hot day "" is an example of " +1481,1481,1481,1481,1481,1481,1481,1484,2041,Studies show it takes up to seven years for the human body to digest a piece of gum.,fallacy of credibility,Studies show it takes up to seven years for the human body to digest a piece of gum . +1482,1482,1482,1482,1482,1482,1482,1485,503,I sneezed at the same time the power went off. My sneeze did something to make the power go off.,false causality,MSK<1> at the same time MSK<2> went off . MSK<1> did something to make MSK<2> go off . +1483,1483,1483,1483,1483,1483,1483,1486,765,"I guess I should buy my 12-year-old daughter an iPhone. Everyone at her new school has one, and I want her to fit in with the other kids.",ad populum,"MSK<0> guess MSK<0> should buy MSK<0> 12 - year - old daughter an iPhone . Everyone at MSK<1> new school has one , and MSK<0> want MSK<1> to fit in with the other kids . " +1484,1484,1484,1484,1484,1484,1484,1487,377,"Each brick in that building weighs less than a pound. Therefore, the building weighs less than a pound.Example #2: +Hydrogen is not wet. Oxygen is not wet. Therefore, water (H2O) is not wet.",faulty generalization,"Each brick in MSK<1> less than a MSK<3> . Therefore , MSK<1> less than a MSK<3> # 2 : MSK<4> is not MSK<2> . Oxygen is not MSK<2> . Therefore , water ( MSK<4> ) is not MSK<2> . " +1485,1485,1485,1485,1485,1485,1485,1488,70,Pre-AP kids are smart and creative.,faulty generalization,Pre-AP kids are smart and creative . +1486,1486,1486,1486,1486,1486,1486,1489,1105,Layla is a liar! She should not be trusted to be president for student council!,ad hominem,MSK<0> is a liar ! MSK<0> should not be trusted to be president for student council ! +1487,1487,1487,1487,1487,1487,1487,1490,1957,"“Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, I believe it's true.”",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<2> Richard Dawkins , an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field , says that MSK<0> is MSK<1> . Therefore , I believe MSK<0> 's MSK<1> . MSK<2> " +1488,1488,1488,1488,1488,1488,1488,1491,2147,Using a double standard or arguing for an unjustified exception.,intentional,Using a double standard or arguing for an unjustified exception . +1489,1489,1489,1489,1489,1489,1489,1492,1895,"In the space of a couple of days, Alastair Campbell has managed to turn an argument about the way the government presented its case for war in Iraq into an entirely different dispute about the way the BBC covered what was going on in Whitehall at the time.",fallacy of relevance,"In the space of a couple of days , Alastair Campbell has managed to turn an argument about the MSK<0> MSK<1> presented MSK<1> case for war in Iraq into an entirely different dispute about the MSK<0> the BBC covered what was going on in Whitehall at the time . " +1490,1490,1490,1490,1490,1490,1490,1493,390,"Our country is certainly in terrible shape. Sure, we still have all kinds of freedoms, cultural diversity, emergency rooms and trauma care, agencies like the FDA out to protect us, the entertainment industry, a free market, national parks, we are considered the most powerful nation in the world, have amazing opportunities, and free public education, but still...",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> country is certainly in terrible shape . Sure , MSK<0> still have all kinds of freedoms , cultural diversity , emergency rooms and trauma care , agencies like MSK<0> out to protect MSK<0> , the entertainment industry , a MSK<1> market , national parks , MSK<0> are considered the most powerful nation in the world , have amazing opportunities , and MSK<1> public education , but still ... " +1491,1491,1491,1491,1491,1491,1491,1494,1677,"Charlie: I think we should put more money into schools. Quality public education is so important. + +Bob: So you’re saying we should cut military spending and spend it instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be a weak, defenseless target for terrorists.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<0> : MSK<0> think MSK<1> should put more money into schools . Quality public education is so important . MSK<2> : So MSK<2> ’re saying MSK<1> should cut MSK<3> and spend MSK<3> instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons ? MSK<0> guess MSK<2> want MSK<1> country to be a weak , defenseless target for terrorists . " +1492,1492,1492,1492,1492,1492,1492,1495,1459,"""Every 0.008 seconds in the United States, a teen accidentally shatters his/her phone screen. You can help put an end to these devastating tragedies: donate now to my Kickstarter fund, the new Bubble-wrap Phone Case X.""",appeal to emotion,""" Every 0.008 seconds in the United States , MSK<0> accidentally shatters MSK<0> / her MSK<1> screen . You can help put an end to these devastating tragedies : donate now to my Kickstarter fund , the new Bubble - wrap MSK<1> Case X. "" " +1493,1493,1493,1493,1493,1493,1493,1496,1922,Compares minor problems with much more serious crimes,fallacy of relevance,Compares minor problems with much more serious crimes +1494,1494,1494,1494,1494,1494,1494,1497,154,"Fred, the Australian, stole my wallet. Thus, all Australians are thieves.",faulty generalization,"Fred , the MSK<0> , stole my wallet . Thus , all MSK<0> are thieves . " +1495,1495,1495,1495,1495,1495,1495,1498,600,The news is fake because so much of the news is fake.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is MSK<1> because so much of MSK<0> is MSK<1> . +1496,1496,1496,1496,1496,1496,1496,1499,1483,"I ask all employees to vote for my chosen candidate in the upcoming elections. If the other candidate wins, he will raise taxes and many of you will lose your jobs.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> ask all employees to vote for MSK<0> in the upcoming elections . If MSK<1> MSK<3> , MSK<1> will raise taxes and many of MSK<2> will MSK<3> MSK<2> jobs . " +1497,1497,1497,1497,1497,1497,1497,1500,2285,"We haven’t proven aliens didn’t create life on earth, so aliens created life on earth.",intentional,"We have n’t proven MSK<0> did n’t MSK<2> on MSK<3> , so MSK<0> MSK<2> on MSK<3> . " +1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,1498,1501,1512,"I believe that when we die, we will spend eternity reading books and learning more about writing composition. I am so comforted by this belief!",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> MSK<2> that when MSK<1> die , MSK<1> will spend eternity reading books and learning more about writing composition . MSK<0> am so comforted by this MSK<2> ! " +1499,1499,1499,1499,1499,1499,1499,1502,50,I met a rude person from France yesterday. I guess all French people are rude.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> met a MSK<1> person from MSK<2> yesterday . MSK<0> guess all MSK<2> people are MSK<1> . +1500,1500,1500,1500,1500,1500,1500,1503,2036,There is no intervention for victims of domestic violence that has more empirical support from controlled studies than this one. It is clear that this is the right way to address this problem and we should all be providing this therapy whenever victims of domestic violence come to us for help.,fallacy of credibility,There is no MSK<3> for MSK<0> of MSK<1> that has more empirical support from controlled studies than this one . It is clear that this is the right way to address this problem and MSK<2> should all be providing this MSK<3> whenever MSK<0> of MSK<1> come to MSK<2> for help . +1501,1501,1501,1501,1501,1501,1501,1504,1618,"""You are either with me or against me!"" is an example of which fallacy?",false dilemma,""" You are either with MSK<0> or against MSK<0> ! "" is an example of which fallacy ? " +1502,1502,1502,1502,1502,1502,1502,1505,2277,"“We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as actor Guy Handsome, have publicly stated their opposition to it.”",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<2> We should abolish MSK<0> . MSK<1> , have publicly stated MSK<1> opposition to MSK<0> . MSK<2> " +1503,1503,1503,1503,1503,1503,1503,1506,1113,", rather than on his arguments or opinions.",ad hominem,", rather than on his arguments or opinions . " +1504,1504,1504,1504,1504,1504,1504,1507,98,"Saying things like ""ALL teenagers are irresponsible"" would be an example of which type of fallacy?",faulty generalization,"Saying things like "" ALL teenagers are irresponsible "" would be an example of which type of fallacy ? " +1505,1505,1505,1505,1505,1505,1505,1508,727,"We know God exists because we can see the perfect order of His Creation, an order which demonstrates supernatural intelligence in its design.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> know MSK<1> exists because MSK<0> can see the perfect MSK<2> of MSK<1> Creation , an MSK<2> which demonstrates supernatural intelligence in MSK<1> design . " +1506,1506,1506,1506,1506,1506,1506,1509,451,"I broke a mirror earlier in the day, and then I received an F on my history final. Therefore, I received the F because I broke the mirror.",false causality,"MSK<0> MSK<2> earlier in the day , and then MSK<0> MSK<4> on MSK<0> history final . Therefore , MSK<0> MSK<4> because MSK<0> MSK<2> . " +1507,1507,1507,1507,1507,1507,1507,1510,1168,"during the presidential campaign of 1800, John Adams was called 'a fool, a gross hypocrite and an unprincipled oppressor.' His rival, Thomas Jefferson, on the other hand, was deemed 'an uncivilized atheist, anti-American, a tool for the godless French.'",ad hominem,"during the presidential campaign of 1800 , MSK<0> was called ' a fool , a gross hypocrite and an MSK<1> oppressor . ' MSK<0> rival , Thomas Jefferson , on the other hand , was deemed ' an MSK<1> atheist , anti-American , a tool for the godless French . ' " +1508,1508,1508,1508,1508,1508,1508,1511,583,"Lolita: Since about half the people in the world are female, the chances of the next person to walk out that door being female is about 50/50. +Celina: Do you realize that is the door to Dr. Vulvastein, the gynecologist?",false causality,"Lolita : Since about half the people in the world are MSK<0> , the chances of the next person to walk out that MSK<1> being MSK<0> is about 50/50 . MSK<2> : Do MSK<2> realize that is the MSK<1> to Dr. Vulvastein , the gynecologist ? " +1509,1509,1509,1509,1509,1509,1509,1512,1107,You can't be my partner in class because you didn't donate to the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser.,ad hominem,MSK<0> ca n't be my partner in class because MSK<0> did n't donate to the Hurricane Sandy fundraiser . +1510,1510,1510,1510,1510,1510,1510,1513,2007,"I saw Ashton Kutcher in a prescription drug commercial, therefore it has to be an effective drug.",fallacy of credibility,"I saw Ashton Kutcher in MSK<0> , therefore MSK<0> has to be an effective drug . " +1511,1511,1511,1511,1511,1511,1511,1514,405,"""Everytime I wash my car it rains, therefore, washing my car makes it rain.""",false causality,""" Everytime MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> MSK<3> , therefore , MSK<1> MSK<0> makes MSK<3> . "" " +1512,1512,1512,1512,1512,1512,1512,1515,956,Eat lamb--could thousands of coyotes be wrong?,ad populum,Eat lamb -- could thousands of coyotes be wrong ? +1513,1513,1513,1513,1513,1513,1513,1516,694,"""J.K Rowling is a wonderful writer because she writes so well"" is an example of what?",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> is a wonderful writer because MSK<0> writes so well "" is an example of what ? " +1514,1514,1514,1514,1514,1514,1514,1517,61,"to define a person based on faulty opinions derived by judgments made about a group, a class, or race of people",faulty generalization,"to define a person based on faulty opinions derived by judgments made about a group , a class , or race of people " +1515,1515,1515,1515,1515,1515,1515,1518,1170,That's what you'd expect someone like him/her to say,ad hominem,That 's what you 'd expect someone like him / her to say +1516,1516,1516,1516,1516,1516,1516,1519,400,The numbers on gun violence speak for themselves. We should ban guns in the country!,faulty generalization,MSK<0> speak for MSK<0> . We should ban guns in the country ! +1517,1517,1517,1517,1517,1517,1517,1520,162,"One of our clients doubled their conversions after changing all their landing page text to bright red. Therefore, changing all text to red is a proven way to double conversions.",faulty generalization,"One of MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> MSK<2> after MSK<4> MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<4> is a proven way to MSK<1> MSK<2> . " +1518,1518,1518,1518,1518,1518,1518,1521,1785,"After Jhon said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Jhon hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenseless by cutting military spending.",fallacy of extension,"After MSK<0> said that MSK<1> should put more money into health and education , MSK<2> responded by saying that MSK<2> was surprised that MSK<0> hates MSK<1> so much that MSK<2> wants to leave coref3 defenseless by cutting military spending . " +1519,1519,1519,1519,1519,1519,1519,1522,59,"I have a red car. My car was in a wreck. Therefore, all red cars get wrecked.",faulty generalization,"coref1 have MSK<0> . MSK<0> was in a MSK<1> . Therefore , all red cars get MSK<1> . " +1520,1520,1520,1520,1520,1520,1520,1523,1027,"Billy - ""An apple is a vegetable."" Bobby - ""Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. """,ad hominem,"MSK<0> - "" An apple is a vegetable . "" MSK<1> - "" Do n't listen to MSK<0> ; MSK<1> failed Spanish class last year . "" " +1521,1521,1521,1521,1521,1521,1521,1524,316,"You should never gamble! Once you start gambling you find it hard to stop. Soon you will spend all your money on gambling, and eventually you will turn to crime just to support your gambling addiction.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> should never MSK<1> ! Once MSK<0> start MSK<1> MSK<0> find it hard to stop . Soon MSK<0> will spend all MSK<0> money on MSK<2> , and eventually MSK<0> will turn to crime just to support MSK<0> MSK<2> addiction . " +1522,1522,1522,1522,1522,1522,1522,1525,2232,"Speaker 1: We should have single payer, government funded health care. That would be the best solution to the health care crisis in our country. +Speaker 2: You voted for Bernie Sanders. You’re probably a communist.",ad hominem,"MSK<5> : MSK<1> should have single payer , government funded MSK<3> . That would be the best solution to the MSK<3> crisis in MSK<1> country . MSK<5> : MSK<4> voted for Bernie Sanders . MSK<4> ’re probably a communist . " +1523,1523,1523,1523,1523,1523,1523,1526,676,"Cell phones, high-tech devices that cause severe distractions and cyberbullying should be banned in schools.",circular reasoning,"Cell phones , high - tech devices that cause severe distractions and cyberbullying should be banned in schools . " +1524,1524,1524,1524,1524,1524,1524,1527,1354,"All hotdogs are fast food. +No hamburgers are hotdogs. +Therefore, no hamburgers are fast food.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> are MSK<2> . No MSK<3> are MSK<0> . Therefore , no MSK<3> are MSK<2> . " +1525,1525,1525,1525,1525,1525,1525,1528,651,Americans should give money to charity because it is the right thing to do.,circular reasoning,Americans should give MSK<0> to charity because MSK<0> is the right thing to do . +1526,1526,1526,1526,1526,1526,1526,1529,1698,The speaker/author chooses a deliberately (on purpose) bad or oversimplified example in order to ridicule (make fun of) or refute (prove wrong) an idea,fallacy of extension,The speaker / author chooses a deliberately ( on purpose ) bad or oversimplified example in order to ridicule ( make fun of ) or refute ( prove wrong ) an idea +1527,1527,1527,1527,1527,1527,1527,1530,509,You know Jane Fonda’s exercise video’s must be worth the money. Look at the great shape she’s in.,false causality,You know Jane Fonda ’s exercise video ’s must be worth the money . Look at the great shape she ’s in . +1528,1528,1528,1528,1528,1528,1528,1531,523,Families communicate less and less in the past forty years since feminism became mainstream. Feminism is to blame for this deterioration in the family.,false causality,MSK<0> communicate less and less in the past forty years since MSK<1> became mainstream . MSK<1> is to blame for this deterioration in the MSK<0> . +1529,1529,1529,1529,1529,1529,1529,1532,2258,"If you choose not to administer triple antibiotic coverage for this patient with severe and extensive burns, you will be held responsible for any infectious complications that might eventually arise.",appeal to emotion,"If MSK<0> choose not to administer triple antibiotic coverage for this patient with severe and extensive burns , MSK<0> will be held responsible for any infectious complications that might eventually arise . " +1530,1530,1530,1530,1530,1530,1530,1533,570,"Many homosexuals have AIDS. Therefore, homosexuality causes AIDS.",false causality,"Many MSK<1> have MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<1> causes MSK<0> . " +1531,1531,1531,1531,1531,1531,1531,1534,540,Jimmy isn’t at school today. He must be on a family trip.,false causality,MSK<0> is n’t at school today . MSK<0> must be on a family trip . +1532,1532,1532,1532,1532,1532,1532,1535,129,"Some students who attend tutoring over the summer are not very intelligent. Since Beth attended summer tutoring, she is not a very good student.",faulty generalization,"Some MSK<0> who MSK<1> MSK<2> over the MSK<3> are not very intelligent . Since MSK<4> MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<2> , MSK<4> is not a very good MSK<0> . " +1533,1533,1533,1533,1533,1533,1533,1536,2129,"The statement ""you are not really an American if you are vegetarian"" is an example of which fallacy?",intentional,"The statement "" MSK<0> are not really an American if MSK<0> are vegetarian "" is an example of which fallacy ? " +1534,1534,1534,1534,1534,1534,1534,1537,1460,"""I know I made a bad decision, but look at how hard I tried."" +This helps manipulators to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.",appeal to emotion,""" MSK<0> know MSK<0> made a bad decision , but look at how hard MSK<0> tried . "" This helps MSK<1> to avoid taking responsibility for MSK<1> actions . " +1535,1535,1535,1535,1535,1535,1535,1538,888,Best Buy is the best electronics store because people line up outside of it on Black Friday.,ad populum,MSK<0> is the best electronics store because people line up outside of MSK<0> on Black Friday . +1536,1536,1536,1536,1536,1536,1536,1539,14,All four year olds talk too much.,faulty generalization,All four year olds talk too much . +1537,1537,1537,1537,1537,1537,1537,1540,620,"Pamela never lies. She told me herself, so it must be true.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> never lies . MSK<0> told MSK<0> MSK<0> , so it must be true . " +1538,1538,1538,1538,1538,1538,1538,1541,1849,"Sure, we haven't given raises in over five years to our employees, but we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too.",fallacy of relevance,"Sure , MSK<0> have n't given raises in over five years to MSK<0> employees , but MSK<0> work really hard to make a good product . MSK<0> try to ensure the best customer service , too . " +1539,1539,1539,1539,1539,1539,1539,1542,1701,Senator Li announced today that she plans to cut funding to early childhood education programs. The last thing we need is a government official who hates children!,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> announced today that MSK<0> plans to cut funding to early childhood education programs . The last thing we need is a government official who hates children ! +1540,1540,1540,1540,1540,1540,1540,1543,1550,Either we ban teenagers from possessing cell phones or we continue to let thousands of young students fail their classes.,false dilemma,Either MSK<0> ban teenagers from possessing cell phones or MSK<0> continue to let MSK<1> fail MSK<1> classes . +1541,1541,1541,1541,1541,1541,1541,1544,1603,You either support Hillary Clinton for President or you don't believe in women's rights,false dilemma,MSK<0> either support Hillary Clinton for President or MSK<0> do n't believe in women 's rights +1542,1542,1542,1542,1542,1542,1542,1545,111,Why did the blonde cross the road? Because she saw a shoe sale!,faulty generalization,Why did the blonde cross the road ? Because she saw a shoe sale ! +1543,1543,1543,1543,1543,1543,1543,1546,677,The President said he will not allow disrespectful dissent.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> said MSK<0> will not allow disrespectful dissent . +1544,1544,1544,1544,1544,1544,1544,1547,1135,"We cannot listen to John’s opinion on global warming because he is a tree hugger. +No podemos escuchar la opinión de John sobre el calentamiento global porque es un abrazador de árboles.",ad hominem,We can not listen to MSK<0> ’s MSK<1> on MSK<2> warming because he is a tree hugger . No podemos escuchar la MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<0> sobre el calentamiento MSK<2> porque es un abrazador MSK<3> árboles . +1545,1545,1545,1545,1545,1545,1545,1548,468,"""You're not feeling well because you use your phone so much.""",false causality,""" MSK<0> 're not feeling well because MSK<0> use MSK<0> phone so much . "" " +1546,1546,1546,1546,1546,1546,1546,1549,1988,"As a police officer who has worked for the city for 15 years, I have been a witness to distracted drivers and something needs to be done.",fallacy of credibility,"As a police officer who has worked for the city for 15 years , I have been a witness to distracted drivers and something needs to be done . " +1547,1547,1547,1547,1547,1547,1547,1550,327,Never be kind and generous to the poor. They’ll come to expect your help always and never learn to contribute to society.,faulty generalization,Never be kind and generous to the poor . They ’ll come to expect your help always and never learn to contribute to society . +1548,1548,1548,1548,1548,1548,1548,1551,160,Fred the Australian stole my wallet. All Australians are thieves!,faulty generalization,MSK<0> the MSK<1> stole MSK<0> wallet . All MSK<1> are thieves ! +1549,1549,1549,1549,1549,1549,1549,1552,2442,(Are the things being compared even similar? Does that prove anything?),fallacy of logic,( Are the things being compared even similar ? Does that prove anything ? ) +1550,1550,1550,1550,1550,1550,1550,1553,1482,"""If you don't believe in God, you'll go to hell!"" is an example of:",appeal to emotion,""" If MSK<0> do n't believe in God , MSK<0> 'll go to hell ! "" is an example of : " +1551,1551,1551,1551,1551,1551,1551,1554,26,"Jeff is preparing to create a commercial for a new energy drink. He visits a local high school and surveys students in an English class about their beverage preferences. The majority of the class says they prefer grape flavored drinks, so Jeff tells his superiors that grape is the flavor favored most by high school students. What error in reasoning has Jeff made?http://www.funtrivia.com",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is preparing to create a commercial for a new energy MSK<1> . MSK<0> visits MSK<2> in MSK<3> . The majority of MSK<3> says MSK<2> prefer MSK<4> MSK<5> MSK<1> , so MSK<0> tells MSK<0> superiors that MSK<4> is the MSK<5> favored most by high school students . What error in reasoning has Jeff made?http : / / www.funtrivia.com " +1552,1552,1552,1552,1552,1552,1552,1555,2342,"If the ozone layer is destroyed, many people will get cancer and suffer from other illnesses. The ozone layer is being protected, not destroyed. So, many people will be spared the pain of cancer and other illnesses.",fallacy of logic,"If MSK<0> is MSK<1> , many MSK<2> will get MSK<3> and suffer from other MSK<4> . MSK<0> is being protected , not MSK<1> . So , many MSK<2> will be spared the pain of MSK<3> and other MSK<4> . " +1553,1553,1553,1553,1553,1553,1553,1556,1577,"Look, you are going to have to make up your mind. Either you decide that you can afford this stereo, or you decide you are going to do without music for a while.",false dilemma,"Look , MSK<0> are going to have to make up MSK<0> mind . Either MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<0> can afford this stereo , or MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> are going to do without music for a while . " +1554,1554,1554,1554,1554,1554,1554,1557,1720,Caroline says that she is going to have lunch with the new girl. Jenna says that she can't believe that Caroline is ditching her old friends for the new girl.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> says that MSK<0> is going to have lunch with MSK<1> . MSK<0> says that MSK<0> ca n't believe that MSK<0> is ditching MSK<0> old friends for MSK<1> . +1555,1555,1555,1555,1555,1555,1555,1558,1635,"If you don't pay taxes, you don't deserve the right to vote.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> do n't pay taxes , MSK<0> do n't deserve the right to vote . " +1556,1556,1556,1556,1556,1556,1556,1559,2073,"We don't know for sure that phones lower students' success levels, so there's no need to ban them.",intentional,"We do n't know for sure that MSK<0> success levels , so there 's no need to ban MSK<0> . " +1557,1557,1557,1557,1557,1557,1557,1560,1992,SM 10: Local talk show host saying we are on the verge of a nuclear war leading to sitting in a basement for months.,fallacy of credibility,SM 10 : Local talk show host saying we are on the verge of a nuclear war leading to sitting in a basement for months . +1558,1558,1558,1558,1558,1558,1558,1561,901,Killing thousands of people as a result of drug war campaign is not a crime to humanity because millions of Filipino support it.,ad populum,Killing MSK<1> of people as a result of MSK<0> is not a crime to humanity because MSK<1> of Filipino support MSK<0> . +1559,1559,1559,1559,1559,1559,1559,1562,1073,"""I see no reason to listen to Smith. Anything he says will be influenced by his interest in civil rights. His statements are bound to be distorted and unreliable."" + +What logical fallacy is used in the statement above?",ad hominem,""" I see no reason to listen to MSK<0> . Anything MSK<0> says will be influenced by MSK<0> interest in civil rights . MSK<0> MSK<1> are bound to be distorted and unreliable . "" What logical fallacy is used in the MSK<1> above ? " +1560,1560,1560,1560,1560,1560,1560,1563,885,"""Chick-Fil-A is the greatest food chain in existence. Look at the crowds!""",ad populum,""" Chick - Fil - A is the greatest food chain in existence . Look at the crowds ! "" " +1561,1561,1561,1561,1561,1561,1561,1564,1463,You've got to donate to the hockey team. They are helping build schools in Uganda. Imagine all of those poor and hungry kids there.,appeal to emotion,You 've got to donate to the hockey team . They are helping build schools in Uganda . Imagine all of those poor and hungry kids there . +1562,1562,1562,1562,1562,1562,1562,1565,2086,"""If you believe that I am wrong, prove to me that I am.""",intentional,""" If you believe that MSK<0> am wrong , prove to MSK<0> that MSK<0> am . "" " +1563,1563,1563,1563,1563,1563,1563,1566,848,This movie was #1 at the box office last weekend! That means it must be really good!,ad populum,MSK<0> was MSK<1> at the box office last weekend ! MSK<1> means MSK<0> must be really good ! +1564,1564,1564,1564,1564,1564,1564,1567,2188,"Marty: Doc, I'm from the future. I came here in a time machine that you invented. Now, I need your help to get back to the year 1985. +Doc: I've had enough practical jokes for one evening. Good night, future boy!",intentional,"MSK<0> : MSK<1> , MSK<0> 'm from the MSK<2> . MSK<0> came here in a time machine that MSK<3> invented . Now , MSK<0> need MSK<3> help to get back to the year 1985 . MSK<1> : MSK<0> 've had enough practical jokes for one MSK<4> . Good MSK<4> , MSK<2> boy ! " +1565,1565,1565,1565,1565,1565,1565,1568,15,I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> met a MSK<1> man who loved to eat MSK<2> . Now MSK<0> believe that all MSK<1> people like MSK<2> . +1566,1566,1566,1566,1566,1566,1566,1569,586,You said that 'runs' occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins.,false causality,You said that ' runs ' occur to statistically independent phenomena such as roulette wheel spins . +1567,1567,1567,1567,1567,1567,1567,1570,2179,I am only slightly obese. That is perfectly normal here in America.,intentional,I am only slightly obese . That is perfectly normal here in America . +1568,1568,1568,1568,1568,1568,1568,1571,2103,"SuperCyberDate.con determined that Sally and Billy are a great match because they both like pizza, movies, junk food, Janet Jackson, and vote republican. What SuperCyberDate.con did not take into consideration were the 245 other likes and dislikes that were very different for both Sally and Billy—such as the fact that Billy is gay",intentional,"MSK<0> determined that MSK<1> and MSK<2> are a great match because they both like pizza , movies , junk food , Janet Jackson , and vote republican . What MSK<0> did not take into consideration were the 245 other likes and dislikes that were very different for both MSK<1> and MSK<2> — such as the fact that MSK<2> is gay " +1569,1569,1569,1569,1569,1569,1569,1572,465,"During the early 2000s, the search for a cause of autism led to vaccines, though no scientific link has been found between the administration of vaccines and the onset of autism. The time that children are vaccinated and the time they're diagnosed do closely correlate, however, leading upset parents to assign blame to the immunizations, for lack of a better explanation.",false causality,"During the early 2000s , the search for a cause of MSK<0> MSK<1> to MSK<2> , though no scientific link has been found between the administration of MSK<2> and the onset of MSK<0> . The MSK<3> that MSK<4> are MSK<2> and the MSK<3> MSK<4> 're diagnosed do closely correlate , however , MSK<1> upset parents to assign blame to the MSK<2> , for lack of a better explanation . " +1570,1570,1570,1570,1570,1570,1570,1573,1233,"Martin: All white people are not racists. +Charlie: Yes they are. You just believe that because you are white. +",ad hominem,Martin : MSK<0> are not racists . Charlie : Yes MSK<0> are . MSK<1> just believe that because MSK<1> are white . +1571,1571,1571,1571,1571,1571,1571,1574,1336,aliens must have visited Earth,fallacy of logic,aliens must have visited Earth +1572,1572,1572,1572,1572,1572,1572,1575,2368,"Board Member: “If this company is going to maximize its profits in the coming year, we need to fully exploit all of our available resources.” +Human Resources Director: “Not so fast. Our employees are one of our most valued resources, and we have a strict policy against exploiting our workers.”",equivocation,"Board Member : MSK<0> If MSK<1> is going to maximize MSK<1> profits in the coming year , MSK<1> need to fully MSK<2> all of MSK<1> available MSK<3> . MSK<0> Human MSK<3> Director : MSK<0> Not so fast . MSK<1> MSK<4> are one of MSK<1> most valued MSK<3> , and MSK<1> have a strict policy against MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<4> . MSK<0> " +1573,1573,1573,1573,1573,1573,1573,1576,2114,A recent study found that there are plenty of scientists who disagree with the consensus position on this phenomenon.,intentional,A recent study found that there are plenty of scientists who disagree with the consensus position on this phenomenon . +1574,1574,1574,1574,1574,1574,1574,1577,1229,I have been accused of using an ad hominem approach in trying to defend my research. But those who attack me and my research are also using ad hominem. And they started it!,ad hominem,MSK<0> have been accused of MSK<1> an MSK<3> approach in trying to defend MSK<0> . But those who attack MSK<0> and MSK<0> are also MSK<1> MSK<3> . And they started coref1 ! +1575,1575,1575,1575,1575,1575,1575,1578,2028,"X has been around for years now. +Y is new. +Therefore, Y is better than X.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<1> has been around for years now . MSK<0> is new . Therefore , MSK<0> is better than MSK<1> " +1576,1576,1576,1576,1576,1576,1576,1579,1889,"My wife wants to talk about cleaning out the garage, so I asked her what she wants to do with our patio furniture. Now she's shopping for new patio furniture and not asking me about the garage.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> MSK<1> to talk about cleaning out MSK<2> , so MSK<3> MSK<4> MSK<0> what MSK<0> MSK<1> to do with our MSK<6> . Now MSK<0> 's shopping for new MSK<6> and not MSK<4> MSK<3> about MSK<2> . " +1577,1577,1577,1577,1577,1577,1577,1580,1505,"Jordan: Dad, why do I have to spend my summer at Jesus camp? +Dad: Because if you don’t, you will spend your entire summer in your room with nothing but your Bible! +",appeal to emotion,"Jordan : MSK<0> , why do MSK<1> have to MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<3> at Jesus camp ? MSK<0> : Because if MSK<4> do n’t , MSK<4> will MSK<2> MSK<4> entire MSK<3> in MSK<4> room with nothing but MSK<4> Bible ! " +1578,1578,1578,1578,1578,1578,1578,1581,289,"If I don't take this AP class, then I won't do well on the AP exam. If I don't do well on the AP exam, then I can't get into a good college. If I can't get into a good college, then I won't be able to get a good job. If I can't get a good job then I'll have to live in my parents' basement forever. Guess I'll sign up for the AP class.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n't take MSK<1> , then MSK<0> wo n't do well on MSK<3> . If MSK<0> do n't do well on MSK<3> , then MSK<0> ca n't get into a MSK<5> . If MSK<0> ca n't get into a MSK<5> , then MSK<0> wo n't be able to get MSK<6> . If MSK<0> ca n't get MSK<6> then MSK<0> 'll have to live in MSK<0> parents ' basement forever . Guess MSK<0> 'll sign up for MSK<1> . " +1579,1579,1579,1579,1579,1579,1579,1582,852,See the movie that everybody's talking about,ad populum,See the movie that everybody 's talking about +1580,1580,1580,1580,1580,1580,1580,1583,1502,"""Don't make me angry; you won't like me when I'm angry.""",appeal to emotion,""" Do n't make MSK<0> MSK<1> ; you wo n't like MSK<0> when MSK<0> 'm MSK<1> . "" " +1581,1581,1581,1581,1581,1581,1581,1584,1325,"""Men are human. Mary is a human. Therefore, Mary is a man.""",fallacy of logic,""" MSK<0> are MSK<1> . MSK<2> is a MSK<1> . Therefore , MSK<2> is a MSK<0> . "" " +1582,1582,1582,1582,1582,1582,1582,1585,1966,"Lebron James, one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, says you need to eat breakfast so you need to eat breakfast",fallacy of credibility,"Lebron James , one of the most decorated basketball players of all time , says MSK<1> to MSK<3> so MSK<1> to MSK<3> " +1583,1583,1583,1583,1583,1583,1583,1586,686,Shakira is the best singer in the world because she is the most talented singer there is.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> is the best MSK<1> in the world because MSK<0> is the most talented MSK<1> there is . +1584,1584,1584,1584,1584,1584,1584,1587,227,"You should never gamble. Once you start gambling you find it hard to stop. Soon you are spending all your money on gambling, and eventually you will turn to crime to support your earnings.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> should never MSK<1> . Once MSK<0> start MSK<1> MSK<0> find it hard to stop . Soon MSK<0> are spending all MSK<0> money on gambling , and eventually MSK<0> will turn to crime to support MSK<0> earnings . " +1585,1585,1585,1585,1585,1585,1585,1588,975,"My opponent raises a good point, but can we really trust him? I mean, he moved to this town only two years ago and everyone knows that his wife left him.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> raises a good point , but can we really trust MSK<1> ? MSK<0> mean , MSK<1> moved to this town only two years ago and everyone knows that MSK<1> wife left MSK<1> . " +1586,1586,1586,1586,1586,1586,1586,1589,1125,"Dustin: ""Why do you always deflect the argument by insulting me?"" +Ann: ""You're ugly and poor!""",ad hominem,"MSK<0> : "" Why do MSK<0> always deflect the argument by insulting me ? "" MSK<1> : "" MSK<1> 're ugly and poor ! "" " +1587,1587,1587,1587,1587,1587,1587,1590,2448,claiming that an idea or belief is true simply because it is what most people believe,ad populum,claiming that MSK<0> is true simply because MSK<0> is what most people believe +1588,1588,1588,1588,1588,1588,1588,1591,1823,"The mother of a young child tells him to go to bed, and he begins to ask questions, say that he is hungry, or say that he needs to go to the bathroom-all to avoid bed and distract mom.",fallacy of relevance,"The MSK<2> of a young child tells MSK<0> to go to MSK<1> , and MSK<0> begins to ask questions , say that MSK<0> is hungry , or say that MSK<0> needs to go to the bathroom - all to avoid MSK<1> and distract MSK<2> . " +1589,1589,1589,1589,1589,1589,1589,1592,1310,She's wearing red shoes. Her favorite color must be red.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> 's wearing MSK<1> shoes . MSK<0> favorite color must be MSK<1> . +1590,1590,1590,1590,1590,1590,1590,1593,587,"Believing that ""runs"" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as routine wheel spirits.",false causality,"Believing that "" runs "" occur to statistically independent phenomena such as routine wheel spirits . " +1591,1591,1591,1591,1591,1591,1591,1594,488,"Tasha is studying polar and tropical climates on Earth. She learned the following: +• Tropical climates: Summer and winter temperatures are similar. +• Polar climates: Summer temperature is much higher than winter temperature. +Tasha wonders why the tropical climate has the same temperature year round, but the polar climate temperature differs greatly. +Which of these explains the reason for this difference?",false causality,"MSK<0> is studying MSK<1> and MSK<2> MSK<3> on Earth . MSK<0> learned the following : MSK<4> MSK<2> MSK<3> : Summer and MSK<6> are similar . MSK<4> MSK<1> MSK<3> : MSK<7> is much higher than MSK<6> . MSK<0> wonders why the MSK<2> MSK<3> has MSK<8> round , but MSK<7> differs greatly . Which of MSK<8> explains the reason for this difference ? " +1592,1592,1592,1592,1592,1592,1592,1595,659,The greatest thing that we can do is to love each other. Love is better than any other emotion.,circular reasoning,The greatest thing that we can do is to MSK<0> each other . MSK<0> is better than any other emotion . +1593,1593,1593,1593,1593,1593,1593,1596,1433,"Luke didn't want to eat his sheep's brains with chopped liver and brussel sprouts, but his father told him to think about the poor, starving children in a third world country who weren't fortunate enough to have any food at all.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> did n't want to eat MSK<0> sheep 's brains with chopped liver and brussel sprouts , but MSK<0> father told MSK<0> to think about the poor , starving children in a third world country who were n't fortunate enough to have any food at all . " +1594,1594,1594,1594,1594,1594,1594,1597,1047,"Person 1: +""I am for raising the minimum wage in our state."" + +Person 2: +""She is for raising the minimum wage, but she is not smart enough to even run a business.""",ad hominem,"MSK<4> : "" I am for MSK<2> . "" MSK<4> : "" MSK<3> is for MSK<2> , but MSK<3> is not smart enough to even run a business . "" " +1595,1595,1595,1595,1595,1595,1595,1598,1386,"An advertisement asking people to give to St. Jude Research Center to help children struggling with cancer. You wouldn't want to let these children die, right?",appeal to emotion,"An advertisement asking people to give to St. Jude Research Center to help MSK<0> . You would n't want to let MSK<0> die , right ? " +1596,1596,1596,1596,1596,1596,1596,1599,113,"My neighbor's cat attacked me, therefore all cats are evil.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> neighbor 's MSK<1> attacked MSK<0> , therefore all MSK<1> are evil . " +1597,1597,1597,1597,1597,1597,1597,1600,1968,We should abolish the death penalty. Even Taylor Swift is opposed to it.,fallacy of credibility,We should abolish MSK<0> . Even Taylor Swift is opposed to MSK<0> . +1598,1598,1598,1598,1598,1598,1598,1601,2421,"A warm beer is better than a cold beer. After all, nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.",equivocation,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> than a MSK<3> . After all , nothing is MSK<1> than a MSK<3> , and MSK<0> is MSK<1> than nothing . " +1599,1599,1599,1599,1599,1599,1599,1602,265,"""I failed my AP vocab test so clearly I'm going to fail the class. Then I won't get into college and will never get a job. I will have to live in my parents' basement for the rest of my life. My life is ruined"" is an example of",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> AP vocab test so clearly MSK<0> 'm going to MSK<1> the class . Then MSK<0> wo n't get into college and will never get a job . MSK<0> will have to live in MSK<0> parents ' basement for the rest of MSK<0> . MSK<0> is ruined "" is an example of " +1600,1600,1600,1600,1600,1600,1600,1603,1498,"The Department of Transportation needs to reconsider the speed limit proposals on interstate highways for the simple reason that if they do not, their departmental budget for the Department of Transportation will be cut by 25%.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> needs to reconsider the speed limit proposals on interstate highways for the simple reason that if MSK<0> do not , MSK<0> departmental budget for MSK<0> will be cut by 25 % . " +1601,1601,1601,1601,1601,1601,1601,1604,2430,"My dad went to school, so he knows everything about the education system.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> went to school , so MSK<0> knows everything about the education system . " +1602,1602,1602,1602,1602,1602,1602,1605,320,"If you allow one student to take an online course, soon +everyone will want to, and the schools will be empty. +Si permite que un estudiante tome un curso en línea, pronto todos querrán, y las escuelas estarán vacías.",faulty generalization,"If you allow one student to take an online course , soon everyone will want to , and the schools will be empty . Si permite que MSK<0> estudiante tome MSK<0> curso en línea , pronto todos querrán , y las escuelas estarán vacías . " +1603,1603,1603,1603,1603,1603,1603,1606,1389,Janice just lost her goldfish and so asks you to give her the benefit of the doubt. What fallacy has she committed?,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> just lost MSK<0> goldfish and so asks MSK<0> to give MSK<0> the benefit of the doubt . What fallacy has MSK<0> committed ? +1604,1604,1604,1604,1604,1604,1604,1607,1691,My opponent in the election keeps claiming that he wants to give tax credits to poor people. That means that he wants to raise taxes for the middle class.,fallacy of extension,MSK<0> keeps claiming that MSK<0> MSK<1> to give MSK<2> credits to poor people . That means that MSK<0> MSK<1> to raise MSK<2> for the middle class . +1605,1605,1605,1605,1605,1605,1605,1608,2314,"Every time that rooster crows, the sun comes up. That rooster must be very powerful and important!",false causality,"Every time that MSK<0> crows , the sun comes up . MSK<0> must be very powerful and important ! " +1606,1606,1606,1606,1606,1606,1606,1609,560,"The Church used to claim that giving 10% of your income to the Church will free a child’s soul from Limbo into Heaven, so clearly giving money to the Church is a scam!",false causality,"MSK<0> used to claim that giving 10 % of your income to MSK<0> will free a child ’s soul from Limbo into Heaven , so clearly giving money to MSK<0> is a scam ! " +1607,1607,1607,1607,1607,1607,1607,1610,1897,"""'What about Red Herring, ma'am?'' + +""'I'm not sure. Is Red Herring a red herring? Or is it the fact that we're meant to think Red Herring is a red herring that is actually the red herring?' + +""'Or perhaps the fact you're meant to think Red Herring isn't a red herring is what makes Red Herring a red herring after all.' + +""'We're talking serious metaherrings here.'"" ",fallacy of relevance,""" ' What about MSK<1> , ma'am ? '' "" ' I 'm not sure . Is MSK<2> a MSK<1> ? Or is it the MSK<3> that MSK<4> 're MSK<5> to MSK<6> MSK<2> is a MSK<1> that is actually the MSK<1> ? ' "" ' Or perhaps the MSK<3> you 're MSK<5> to MSK<6> MSK<2> is n't a MSK<1> is what makes MSK<2> a MSK<1> after all . ' "" ' MSK<4> 're talking serious metaherrings here . ' "" " +1608,1608,1608,1608,1608,1608,1608,1611,2008,Because doctors smoke it must be a healthy choice.,fallacy of credibility,Because doctors smoke it must be a healthy choice . +1609,1609,1609,1609,1609,1609,1609,1612,851,"""You should run right out and purchase the newest iPhone 22 because you will literally be the only one who doesn't own one!"" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?",ad populum,""" MSK<0> should run right out and purchase the newest iPhone 22 because MSK<0> will literally be the only one who does n't own one ! "" This is an example of what type of persuasive technique ? " +1610,1610,1610,1610,1610,1610,1610,1613,63,"Everyone who gets a college degree is better off. All people who are better off as a result of getting a degree are good to have conversations with. Therefore, everyone who gets a college degree is a good person to have a conversation with.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is MSK<1> off . All people who are MSK<1> off as a result of getting a degree are MSK<2> to have MSK<3> with . Therefore , MSK<0> is a MSK<2> person to have a MSK<3> with . " +1611,1611,1611,1611,1611,1611,1611,1614,889,Don't be the only one not wearing Nike!,ad populum,Do n't be the only one not wearing Nike ! +1612,1612,1612,1612,1612,1612,1612,1615,144,My car broke down yesterday. Cars are worthless.,faulty generalization,My MSK<0> broke down yesterday . MSK<0> are worthless . +1613,1613,1613,1613,1613,1613,1613,1616,2381,"Because Martin Sheen played the president on television, he'd probably make a great president in real life.",fallacy of credibility,"Because MSK<0> played the MSK<1> on television , MSK<0> 'd probably make a great MSK<1> in real life . " +1614,1614,1614,1614,1614,1614,1614,1617,58,"Southerners talk fast. I was just on the phone with one, and I could barely keep up!",faulty generalization,"Southerners talk fast . MSK<0> was just on the phone with one , and MSK<0> could barely keep up ! " +1615,1615,1615,1615,1615,1615,1615,1618,2305,"IBM is a reputable organization, so all of its employees must be reputable.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is a MSK<1> organization , so all of MSK<0> employees must be MSK<1> . " +1616,1616,1616,1616,1616,1616,1616,1619,2,"""The two courses I took at UF were not very interesting. I don't think its a good university.""",faulty generalization,""" The two courses MSK<0> took at UF were not very interesting . MSK<0> do n't think its a good university . "" " +1617,1617,1617,1617,1617,1617,1617,1620,208,"It was a rainy day in Harvard Square, so the foot traffic through the atrium from Mass Ave to Mount Auburn Street was heavier than it might have been if the sun were out. A lot of people were carrying umbrellas, which most of them furled inside. I had always thought that Cambridge, in the vicinity of Harvard, might have had the most umbrellas per capita of any place in the world. People used them when it snowed. In my childhood, in Laramie, Wyoming, we used to think people who carried umbrellas were sissies.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> was a rainy day in MSK<1> , so the foot traffic through the atrium from Mass Ave to Mount Auburn Street was heavier than MSK<0> might have been if the sun were out . A lot of MSK<2> were MSK<3> MSK<4> , which most of MSK<2> furled inside . MSK<5> had always MSK<6> that Cambridge , in the vicinity of MSK<1> , might have had the most MSK<4> per capita of any place in the world . MSK<7> MSK<8> MSK<2> when it snowed . In MSK<5> childhood , in Laramie , Wyoming , we MSK<8> to MSK<6> MSK<7> who MSK<3> MSK<4> were sissies . " +1618,1618,1618,1618,1618,1618,1618,1621,938,"“[Everyone else is buying it, so you should too!]”",ad populum,"MSK<0> [ Everyone else is buying it , so you should too ! ] MSK<0> " +1619,1619,1619,1619,1619,1619,1619,1622,251,"If you allow the students to redo this test, they are going to want to redo every assignment for the rest of the year.",faulty generalization,"If you allow MSK<0> to MSK<1> this test , MSK<0> are going to want to MSK<1> every assignment for the rest of the year . " +1620,1620,1620,1620,1620,1620,1620,1623,391,"A major wrong has been committed by the local government and several people go to protest it, waving signs and blocking traffic. “Both sides are just as bad,” rants your uncle. What fallacy has he committed?",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> has been MSK<1> by the local government and several people go to protest MSK<0> , waving signs and blocking traffic . MSK<2> Both sides are just as bad , MSK<2> rants your uncle . What fallacy has he MSK<1> ? " +1621,1621,1621,1621,1621,1621,1621,1624,1299,"If this client is competent to stand trial, she will certainly know the answers to at least 80% of the questions on this standardized test. She knows the answers to 87% of the test questions. Therefore she is competent to stand trial.",fallacy of logic,"If this client is MSK<0> to MSK<2> , MSK<3> will certainly MSK<5> to at least MSK<7> % of MSK<6> . MSK<3> MSK<5> to MSK<7> % of MSK<6> . Therefore MSK<3> is MSK<0> to MSK<2> . " +1622,1622,1622,1622,1622,1622,1622,1625,1372,"Regime vs. government +Pro-death vs. pro-choice",appeal to emotion,Regime MSK<0> government Pro-death MSK<0> pro-choice +1623,1623,1623,1623,1623,1623,1623,1626,1735,"""All students everywhere should use clear backpacks because bad things happen at schools where students don't use clear backpacks.""",fallacy of extension,""" All MSK<0> everywhere should MSK<3> because bad things happen at schools where MSK<0> do n't MSK<3> . "" " +1624,1624,1624,1624,1624,1624,1624,1627,541,"I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.",false causality,"MSK<0> drank MSK<1> and now MSK<0> am MSK<2> , so MSK<1> must have made MSK<0> MSK<2> . " +1625,1625,1625,1625,1625,1625,1625,1628,959,Six million read a paper—must be excellent,ad populum,Six million read a paper — must be excellent +1626,1626,1626,1626,1626,1626,1626,1629,1222,"Mother: You should stop smoking. It's harmful to your health. +Daughter: Why should I listen to you? You started smoking when you were 16!",ad hominem,Mother : MSK<0> should stop MSK<1> . It 's harmful to MSK<0> health . Daughter : Why should I listen to MSK<0> ? MSK<0> started MSK<1> when MSK<0> were 16 ! +1627,1627,1627,1627,1627,1627,1627,1630,2065,"I’m not a doctor, but I play a doctor on TV, and I wouldn’t dream of using anything but Tylenol for my toughest headaches. ",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> ’m not a MSK<1> , but MSK<0> play a MSK<1> on TV , and MSK<0> would n’t dream of using anything but Tylenol for MSK<0> toughest headaches . " +1628,1628,1628,1628,1628,1628,1628,1631,1851,I shouldn’t be punished for staying out past my curfew because I did the dishes earlier today.,fallacy of relevance,MSK<0> should n’t be punished for staying out past MSK<0> curfew because MSK<0> did the dishes earlier today . +1629,1629,1629,1629,1629,1629,1629,1632,575,"The time that children are vaccinated and the time they're diagnosed do closely correlate, however, leading upset parents to assign blame to the immunizations, for lack of a better explanation. ",false causality,"The MSK<0> that MSK<1> are MSK<2> and the MSK<0> MSK<1> 're diagnosed do closely correlate , however , leading upset parents to assign blame to the MSK<2> , for lack of a better explanation . " +1630,1630,1630,1630,1630,1630,1630,1633,1280,"Hybrid cars are like solar power, full of promise but too expensive. We’ll never be able to build affordable hybrid cars.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<1> are like solar power , full of promise but too expensive . We ’ll never be able to build affordable MSK<1> . " +1631,1631,1631,1631,1631,1631,1631,1634,1660,"All living beings come from other living beings. Therefore, the first forms of life must have come from a living being. That living being is God.",equivocation,"All MSK<0> beings MSK<1> from other MSK<0> beings . Therefore , the first forms of life must have MSK<1> from MSK<2> . MSK<2> is God . " +1632,1632,1632,1632,1632,1632,1632,1635,1383,A commercial shows images of animals in need to persuade the audience to make donations.,appeal to emotion,A commercial shows images of animals in need to persuade the audience to make donations . +1633,1633,1633,1633,1633,1633,1633,1636,187,"""Guys are messy and unclean, but are really hard workers."" is an example of ...",faulty generalization,""" Guys are messy and unclean , but are really hard workers . "" is an example of ... " +1634,1634,1634,1634,1634,1634,1634,1637,207,I've never knowingly listened to a Neil Young record all the way through because they all sound like someone strangling a cat (don't they?).,faulty generalization,I 've never knowingly listened to a Neil Young record all the way through because MSK<0> sound like someone strangling a cat ( do n't MSK<0> ? ) . +1635,1635,1635,1635,1635,1635,1635,1638,2213,"I view any discussion concerning the limiting of therapy as morally wrong, that is why I do not accept it.",circular reasoning,"MSK<0> view MSK<1> , that is why MSK<0> do not accept MSK<1> . " +1636,1636,1636,1636,1636,1636,1636,1639,1958,“four out of five dentists agree that brushing your teeth makes your life meaningful”,fallacy of credibility,MSK<1> four out of five dentists agree that brushing MSK<0> teeth makes MSK<0> life meaningful MSK<1> +1637,1637,1637,1637,1637,1637,1637,1640,1312,"He has my vote for senator, because he has the best shirts. + +What logic fallacy does this represent?",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> has MSK<0> vote for senator , because MSK<0> has the best shirts . What logic fallacy does this represent ? " +1638,1638,1638,1638,1638,1638,1638,1641,927,"""Terrorists must not be given the chance to invade our beloved country.""",ad populum,""" Terrorists must not be given the chance to invade our beloved country . "" " +1639,1639,1639,1639,1639,1639,1639,1642,269,"""If you don't bring a pencil to class... you will end up sad and alone in life.""",faulty generalization,""" If MSK<0> do n't bring a pencil to class ... MSK<0> will end up sad and alone in life . "" " +1640,1640,1640,1640,1640,1640,1640,1643,2044,"Michael Jordan wears Hanes underwear, so you should too!",fallacy of credibility,"Michael Jordan wears Hanes underwear , so you should too ! " +1641,1641,1641,1641,1641,1641,1641,1644,1514,I know in my heart of hearts that our home team will win the World Series.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> know in MSK<0> MSK<1> of MSK<1> that our home team will win the World Series . +1642,1642,1642,1642,1642,1642,1642,1645,288,"TOPIC: Should people let their cats go outside? +DEBATE: ""People should let their cats go outside. Going outside gives cats more exercise."" +""But if you let cats go outside, then they'll hunt all the birds in the neighborhood. If you let them hunt all the birds, then robins will go extinct.""",faulty generalization,"TOPIC : Should MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> go MSK<2> ? DEBATE : "" coref4 should MSK<1> coref3 go MSK<2> . Going MSK<2> gives cats more exercise . "" "" But if MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<4> go MSK<2> , then MSK<4> 'll MSK<6> in the neighborhood . If MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<4> MSK<6> , then robins will go extinct . "" " +1643,1643,1643,1643,1643,1643,1643,1646,1621,“You could either pursue your dream job or stay where you are and be miserable for the rest of your life.”,false dilemma,MSK<1> MSK<0> could either pursue MSK<0> dream job or stay where MSK<0> are and be miserable for the rest of MSK<0> life . MSK<1> +1644,1644,1644,1644,1644,1644,1644,1647,830,"The phrase ""Ninety percent of all people surveyed said that McDonalds is better than Burger King, so we can confidently say we are the best."" represents which fallacy?",ad populum,"The phrase "" Ninety percent of all people surveyed said that MSK<0> is better than Burger King , so MSK<0> can confidently say MSK<0> are the best . "" represents which fallacy ? " +1645,1645,1645,1645,1645,1645,1645,1648,1536,"Subscribe to our streaming services, or get stuck with cable!",false dilemma,"Subscribe to our streaming services , or get stuck with cable ! " +1646,1646,1646,1646,1646,1646,1646,1649,297,"If you eat that cookie tonight, you'll eat ten tomorrow, and by this time next year, you'll be eating 1 million cookies a day.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> MSK<1> that MSK<2> MSK<3> , MSK<0> 'll MSK<1> ten MSK<3> , and by this time next year , MSK<0> 'll be MSK<1> 1 million MSK<2> a day . " +1647,1647,1647,1647,1647,1647,1647,1650,1043,"Calling Senator Warren ""Pocahontas,"" instead of debating her ideas on cancelling student loan debt is an example of:",ad hominem,"Calling Senator Warren "" Pocahontas , "" instead of debating her ideas on cancelling student loan debt is an example of : " +1648,1648,1648,1648,1648,1648,1648,1651,310,"Colin Closet asserts that if we allow same-sex couples to marry, then the next thing we know we'll be allowing people to marry their parents, their cars and even monkeys.",faulty generalization,"Colin Closet asserts that if MSK<0> MSK<1> same - sex couples to MSK<2> , then the next thing MSK<0> know MSK<0> 'll be MSK<1> MSK<3> to MSK<2> MSK<3> parents , MSK<3> cars and even monkeys . " +1649,1649,1649,1649,1649,1649,1649,1652,1291,Believing in the literal resurrection of Jesus is like believing in the literal existence of zombies.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> in the MSK<1> resurrection of Jesus is like MSK<0> in the MSK<1> existence of zombies . +1650,1650,1650,1650,1650,1650,1650,1653,918,AttP 9: everyone wearing new llama wool coats makes them warm,ad populum,AttP 9 : everyone wearing new llama wool coats makes them warm +1651,1651,1651,1651,1651,1651,1651,1654,644,"the reason why more people are leaving this country is because of economic problems, therefore because there is an economic problem is that people are leaving this country.",circular reasoning,"the reason why more MSK<0> are MSK<2> is because of MSK<4> , therefore because there is an MSK<4> is that MSK<0> are MSK<2> . " +1652,1652,1652,1652,1652,1652,1652,1655,189,"""Everyone loves going to the movies.""",faulty generalization,""" Everyone loves going to the movies . "" " +1653,1653,1653,1653,1653,1653,1653,1656,710,No one can deny that [my theoretical orientation] is the only valid theoretical orientation,circular reasoning,No one can deny that [ my MSK<1> ] is the only valid MSK<1> +1654,1654,1654,1654,1654,1654,1654,1657,1900,"Billy: How could the universe be 6000 years old when we know the speed of light, the distance of astronomical objects (13+ billion light years away), and the fact that the light has reached us[1]? +Marty: 6000 years is not a firm number. The universe can be as old as about 10,000 years. +Billy: How do you figure that?...",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : How could MSK<1> be MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<4> when MSK<5> know the speed of MSK<6> , the distance of astronomical objects ( 13 + billion light MSK<3> away ) , and the fact that MSK<6> has reached MSK<5> [ 1 ] ? Marty : MSK<2> MSK<3> is not a firm number . MSK<1> can be as MSK<4> as about 10,000 MSK<3> . MSK<0> : How do MSK<0> figure that ? ... " +1655,1655,1655,1655,1655,1655,1655,1658,1271,People who buy stocks are no different from people who bet on horse racing. They both risk their money with little chance of making a big profit.,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> are no different from people who bet on horse racing . MSK<0> risk MSK<0> money with little chance of making a big profit . +1656,1656,1656,1656,1656,1656,1656,1659,2053,My father told me that the sky is green. So it must be the truth.,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> father told MSK<0> that MSK<1> is green . So MSK<1> must be the truth . +1657,1657,1657,1657,1657,1657,1657,1660,1587,"You've got to teach the boys logic! If you don't teach them logic, they won't learn how to think! And they'll become hobos and die in prison! Don't you care about your sons? (Mother to Father)",false dilemma,"MSK<0> 've got to MSK<1> the boys MSK<2> ! If MSK<0> do n't MSK<1> MSK<3> MSK<2> , MSK<3> wo n't learn how to think ! And MSK<3> 'll become hobos and die in prison ! Do n't MSK<0> care about MSK<0> sons ? ( MSK<4> to MSK<4> ) " +1658,1658,1658,1658,1658,1658,1658,1661,1714,"Charlie: Illegal posting and sharing of songs online is crippling the music industry. +Bob: You couldn't be more wrong; the music industry is doing just find. I can't believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my ""friends."" No one wants a world where I can't loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.",fallacy of extension,"Charlie : Illegal posting and MSK<2> of songs online is crippling MSK<0> . MSK<1> : MSK<1> could n't be more wrong ; MSK<0> is doing just find . MSK<1> ca n't believe MSK<1> think the government should be allowed to regulate what MSK<1> MSK<2> with MSK<1> "" friends . "" No one wants a world where MSK<1> ca n't loan a book to MSK<1> girlfriend , let MSK<1> roommate borrow MSK<1> iPod , or MSK<2> a funny meme with MSK<1> blog followers . " +1659,1659,1659,1659,1659,1659,1659,1662,2271,"Speaker 1: I think we should have single payer, universal, health care. +Speaker 2: Communist countries tried that. We don’t want America to be a communist country. We shouldn’t have single payer health care.",fallacy of extension,"MSK<8> : I think MSK<1> should have MSK<3> , universal , MSK<5> . MSK<8> : MSK<7> tried that . MSK<1> do n’t want America to be a MSK<7> . MSK<1> should n’t have MSK<3> MSK<5> . " +1660,1660,1660,1660,1660,1660,1660,1663,925,"fallacy suggesting that because everyone believes something or does something, it must be valid, accurate, or effective.",ad populum,"fallacy suggesting that because everyone believes MSK<0> or does something , MSK<0> must be valid , accurate , or effective . " +1661,1661,1661,1661,1661,1661,1661,1664,1169,"Now you tell me she looks presidential, folks. I look presidential",ad hominem,"Now MSK<0> tell me she MSK<2> , folks . MSK<0> MSK<2> " +1662,1662,1662,1662,1662,1662,1662,1665,1495,"MARVIN STONE: You suggest that we scrap the SALT II treaty already negotiated, and intensify the build-up of American power to induce the Soviets to sign a new treaty - one more favorable to us. President Carter, on the other hand, says he will again try to convince a reluctant Congress to ratify the present treaty on the grounds it's the best we can hope to get. Now, both of you cannot be right. Will you tell us why you think you are? +RONALD REAGAN: Yes. I think I'm right because I believe that we must have a consistent foreign policy, a strong America, and a strong economy. And then, as we build up our national security, to restore our margin of safety, we at the same time try to restrain the Soviet build-up, which has been going forward at a rapid pace, and for quite some time. +October 28, 1980 +Cleveland, Ohio +What logical fallacy did Reagan’s response illustrate the use of?",appeal to emotion,"MARVIN STONE : You suggest that MSK<0> scrap MSK<1> already negotiated , and intensify the MSK<2> - up of American power to induce the MSK<11> to sign a new treaty - one more favorable to MSK<0> . MSK<3> , on the other hand , says MSK<3> will again MSK<4> to convince a reluctant Congress to ratify MSK<1> on the grounds it 's the best MSK<0> can hope to get . Now , both of MSK<5> can not be MSK<6> . Will MSK<5> tell MSK<0> why MSK<5> MSK<7> MSK<5> are ? RONALD MSK<8> : Yes . MSK<5> MSK<7> MSK<5> 'm MSK<6> because MSK<5> believe that MSK<0> must have a consistent foreign policy , a MSK<9> America , and a MSK<9> economy . And then , as MSK<0> MSK<2> up MSK<0> national security , to restore MSK<0> margin of safety , MSK<0> at the same MSK<10> MSK<4> to restrain the MSK<11> MSK<2> - up , which has been going forward at a rapid pace , and for quite some MSK<10> . October 28 , 1980 Cleveland , Ohio What logical fallacy did MSK<8> ’s response illustrate the use of ? " +1663,1663,1663,1663,1663,1663,1663,1666,1228,"Nicole identified that Hannah had committed a logical fallacy, but instead of addressing the substance of her claim, Hannah accused Nicole of committing a fallacy earlier on in the conversation.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> identified that MSK<1> had MSK<2> a logical MSK<3> , but instead of addressing the substance of MSK<0> claim , MSK<1> accused MSK<0> of MSK<2> a MSK<3> earlier on in the conversation . " +1664,1664,1664,1664,1664,1664,1664,1667,515,"At soccer practice, Willeidy tells Aida, ""Pace's soccer team was losing until I bought new shoes. We have not lost a game since I got my lucky shoes!""",false causality,"At MSK<0> practice , MSK<1> tells Aida , "" Pace 's MSK<0> team was MSK<2> until MSK<1> bought new MSK<3> . We have not MSK<2> a game since MSK<1> got MSK<1> lucky MSK<3> ! "" " +1665,1665,1665,1665,1665,1665,1665,1668,1384,"""It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!""",appeal to emotion,""" It is an outrage that MSK<0> wants to remove the vending machines . MSK<0> is taking our freedom away ! "" " +1666,1666,1666,1666,1666,1666,1666,1669,1340,"Bill lives in a large building, so his apartment must be large.""",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> lives in a MSK<1> building , so MSK<0> apartment must be MSK<1> . "" " +1667,1667,1667,1667,1667,1667,1667,1670,432,"Last year, the city of Brookfield allocated more money to public parks. This year, however, littering increased, so the increase in park funding must have been responsible.",false causality,"Last MSK<0> , the city of Brookfield allocated more money to public MSK<1> . This MSK<0> , however , littering MSK<2> , so the MSK<2> in MSK<1> funding must have been responsible . " +1668,1668,1668,1668,1668,1668,1668,1671,453,"Every day, I eat cereal for breakfast. One time, I had a muffin instead, and there was a major earthquake in my city. I've eaten cereal ever since.",false causality,"Every day , MSK<0> MSK<2> for breakfast . One time , MSK<0> had a muffin instead , and there was a major earthquake in MSK<0> city . MSK<0> 've MSK<2> ever since . " +1669,1669,1669,1669,1669,1669,1669,1672,1230,"George: Man, those girls are smokin' hot! +Derek: No, they're not. You're a victim of the cheerleader effect. When girls are together in a group, each girl looks a lot better than if you were to see her without the other girls. +",ad hominem,"George : Man , MSK<0> are smokin ' hot ! MSK<1> : No , MSK<0> 're not . MSK<1> 're a victim of the cheerleader effect . When MSK<2> are together in a group , MSK<3> looks a lot better than if MSK<1> were to see MSK<3> without the other MSK<2> . " +1670,1670,1670,1670,1670,1670,1670,1673,127,"Chihuahuas are good inside dogs. German Shepherds are dogs; therefore, German Shepherds would be good inside dogs, too.",faulty generalization,"Chihuahuas are MSK<1> MSK<2> . MSK<4> are MSK<2> ; therefore , MSK<4> would be MSK<1> MSK<2> , too . " +1671,1671,1671,1671,1671,1671,1671,1674,1575,"Look, the only way to improve social programs is to raise taxes. You have to either raise taxes, or accept that the poor and needy are going to suffer.",false dilemma,"Look , the only way to improve social programs is to MSK<1> . You have to either MSK<1> , or accept that the poor and needy are going to suffer . " +1672,1672,1672,1672,1672,1672,1672,1675,209,"Three congressional representatives have had affairs. Therefore, members of Congress are adulterers.",faulty generalization,"Three MSK<0> representatives have had affairs . Therefore , members of MSK<0> are adulterers . " +1673,1673,1673,1673,1673,1673,1673,1676,314,"Your honor, if we let Pinocchio get away with lying, what's next? Stealing? Murder? ...",faulty generalization,"Your honor , if we let Pinocchio get away with lying , what 's next ? Stealing ? Murder ? ... " +1674,1674,1674,1674,1674,1674,1674,1677,656,"Bob: that movie was a waste of time and money +Ted: what was wrong with it? +Bob: It sucked + +This is an example of?",circular reasoning,MSK<0> : that movie was MSK<1> and money Ted : what was wrong with MSK<1> ? MSK<0> : MSK<1> sucked This is an example of ? +1675,1675,1675,1675,1675,1675,1675,1678,552,"Joe eats horribly; therefore, his heart attack was caused by his eating habits.",false causality,"MSK<0> MSK<1> horribly ; therefore , MSK<0> heart attack was caused by MSK<0> MSK<1> habits . " +1676,1676,1676,1676,1676,1676,1676,1679,1929,"""I believe deeply that canceling the fashion show is the best decision. I know it is. I am very certain about it.""",fallacy of relevance,""" MSK<0> believe deeply that canceling MSK<1> is the best decision . MSK<0> know MSK<1> is . MSK<0> am very certain about MSK<1> . "" " +1677,1677,1677,1677,1677,1677,1677,1680,2020,"'Our family has always been farmers, so we should always be farmers'' is an example of which logical fallacy?",fallacy of credibility,"' MSK<0> family has always been MSK<1> , so MSK<0> should always be MSK<1> '' is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +1678,1678,1678,1678,1678,1678,1678,1681,368,"""All elephants are big. Some boys are big. Therefore some boys are elephants.""",faulty generalization,""" All MSK<0> are MSK<1> . MSK<2> are MSK<1> . Therefore MSK<2> are MSK<0> . "" " +1679,1679,1679,1679,1679,1679,1679,1682,1225,"Helga: You should not be eating that... it has been scientifically proven that eating fat burgers are no good for your health. +Hugh: You eat fat burgers all the time so that can’t be true. +",ad hominem,MSK<0> : MSK<0> should not be MSK<1> that ... it has been scientifically proven that MSK<1> MSK<3> are no good for MSK<0> health . Hugh : MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<3> all the time so that ca n’t be true . +1680,1680,1680,1680,1680,1680,1680,1683,902,Lahat nakamove-on na ikaw na lang hindi pa. #MarcosIsAHero,ad populum,Lahat nakamove - on MSK<0> ikaw MSK<0> lang hindi pa . #MarcosIsAHero +1681,1681,1681,1681,1681,1681,1681,1684,1412,We will not rest until we reach a day when not one single veteran falls into homelessness.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> will not rest until MSK<0> reach a day when not one single veteran falls into homelessness . +1682,1682,1682,1682,1682,1682,1682,1685,117,My mom says that most tourist from France are rude. She had to wait on one the other day and the lady threw her pancakes on the ground because they were not big enough.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> says that most tourist from France are rude . MSK<0> had to wait on one the other day and MSK<0> threw MSK<0> pancakes on the ground because MSK<0> were not big enough . +1683,1683,1683,1683,1683,1683,1683,1686,1294,We have pure food and drug laws; why can't we have laws to keep moviemakers from giving us filth ?,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> have pure food and drug MSK<1> ; why ca n't MSK<0> have MSK<1> to keep moviemakers from giving MSK<0> filth ? +1684,1684,1684,1684,1684,1684,1684,1687,2048,Presenting an unqualified person or institution as a source of credible information.,fallacy of credibility,Presenting an unqualified person or institution as a source of credible information . +1685,1685,1685,1685,1685,1685,1685,1688,2402,"If you are not with us, you are against us.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> are not with MSK<1> , MSK<0> are against MSK<1> . " +1686,1686,1686,1686,1686,1686,1686,1689,1926,"In class, Ryan turns to Doug and says, ""Smoking cigarettes is nothing short of suicide: the smoker is willingly killing himself. Duh.""",fallacy of relevance,"In class , Ryan turns to Doug and says , "" Smoking cigarettes is nothing short of suicide : MSK<0> is willingly killing MSK<0> . Duh . "" " +1687,1687,1687,1687,1687,1687,1687,1690,55,"Fred, the German, stole my wallet. Therefore, all Germans are thieves.",faulty generalization,"Fred , the MSK<0> , stole my wallet . Therefore , all MSK<0> are thieves . " +1688,1688,1688,1688,1688,1688,1688,1691,655,"""You must obey the law, because it's illegal to break the law."" + +What logical fallacy is used in the statement above?",circular reasoning,""" You must obey MSK<0> , because MSK<0> 's illegal to break MSK<0> . "" What logical fallacy is used in the statement above ? " +1689,1689,1689,1689,1689,1689,1689,1692,1127,"My opponent raised a good point, but can we trust him? I mean he just moved to town only 5 months ago, how much could he really know?",ad hominem,"MSK<0> raised a good point , but can we trust MSK<1> ? MSK<0> mean MSK<1> just moved to town only 5 months ago , how much could MSK<1> really know ? " +1690,1690,1690,1690,1690,1690,1690,1693,455,"If the President arrives in Hawaii, and the next day a volcano erupts, believing that the volcano erupted because the President arrived on the island is an example of:",false causality,"If MSK<1> in Hawaii , and the next day MSK<3> , believing that MSK<3> because MSK<1> on the island is an example of : " +1691,1691,1691,1691,1691,1691,1691,1694,595,"I refuse to stay on the 13th floor of any hotel because it is bad luck. However, I don’t mind staying on the same floor as long as we call it the 14th floor.",false causality,"MSK<0> refuse to MSK<1> on the MSK<4> MSK<2> of MSK<3> because MSK<3> is bad luck . However , MSK<0> do n’t mind MSK<1> on the same MSK<2> as long as we call MSK<3> the MSK<4> MSK<2> . " +1692,1692,1692,1692,1692,1692,1692,1695,875,This makes you think you need to believe or buy something because everyone else is. Which technique is it?,ad populum,MSK<0> makes MSK<1> think MSK<1> need to believe or buy something because everyone else is . Which technique is MSK<0> ? +1693,1693,1693,1693,1693,1693,1693,1696,1580,Either go to the party or spend the night in your room crying.,false dilemma,Either go to the party or spend the night in your room crying . +1694,1694,1694,1694,1694,1694,1694,1697,1458,"""Sir, please let me take the exam. I was late because I need to cook our breakfast and wash the dishes.""",appeal to emotion,""" Sir , please let MSK<0> take the exam . MSK<0> was late because MSK<0> need to cook our breakfast and wash the dishes . "" " +1695,1695,1695,1695,1695,1695,1695,1698,2066,"U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn says that lesbianism is rampant in the Oklahoma schools. This must, indeed, be true, because surely the senator couldn't be mistaken about the schools in his own state.",fallacy of credibility,"U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn says that lesbianism is rampant in the Oklahoma MSK<0> . This must , indeed , be true , because surely MSK<1> could n't be mistaken about the MSK<0> in MSK<1> own state . " +1696,1696,1696,1696,1696,1696,1696,1699,1210,"All this time that you're telling me to improve, you're being lazy yourself.",ad hominem,"All this time that MSK<0> 're telling me to improve , MSK<0> 're being lazy MSK<0> . " +1697,1697,1697,1697,1697,1697,1697,1700,350,"I believe one should never deliberately hurt another person, that’s why I can never be a surgeon.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> believe one should never deliberately hurt another person , that ’s why MSK<0> can never be a surgeon . " +1698,1698,1698,1698,1698,1698,1698,1701,1527,Either you text your friend or you don't have any fun at all.,false dilemma,Either MSK<0> text MSK<0> friend or MSK<0> do n't have any fun at all . +1699,1699,1699,1699,1699,1699,1699,1702,1952,"You ask your mother if you can go to the mall with your friends. She says ""no"". You ask why? She says, ""because I'm the mom and I say so"". This is an example of which logical fallacy?",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> if MSK<0> can go to the mall with MSK<0> friends . MSK<2> says "" no "" . MSK<0> MSK<1> why ? MSK<2> says , "" because MSK<2> 'm the mom and MSK<2> say so "" . This is an example of which logical fallacy ? " +1700,1700,1700,1700,1700,1700,1700,1703,46,"The spider that bit was poison, therefore all spiders are poison.",faulty generalization,"The MSK<0> that bit was MSK<1> , therefore all MSK<0> are MSK<1> . " +1701,1701,1701,1701,1701,1701,1701,1704,2216,“Gay marriages are just immoral. 70% of Americans think so!”,ad populum,MSK<0> Gay marriages are just immoral . 70 % of Americans think so ! MSK<0> +1702,1702,1702,1702,1702,1702,1702,1705,674,"""You can't give me a D because I'm an A student!""",circular reasoning,""" You ca n't give MSK<0> a D because MSK<0> 'm an A student ! "" " +1703,1703,1703,1703,1703,1703,1703,1706,1834,"dude #1: ""I support Black Lives Matter's mission to establish and put into better practice restorative justice..."" + +dude #2: But don't all lives matter? + +dude #1: Of course, but I'm telling you about the mission of BLM.",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> # MSK<1> : "" MSK<2> support Black Lives MSK<3> 's MSK<4> to establish and put into better practice restorative justice ... "" MSK<0> # MSK<1> : But do n't all lives MSK<3> ? MSK<0> # MSK<1> : Of course , but MSK<2> 'm telling you about the MSK<4> of BLM . " +1704,1704,1704,1704,1704,1704,1704,1707,340,"I hope the art mural at 34th and Habersham will not be allowed. You open the gate for one, you open it for all and you'll have it all over the city. A person wanting to paint on buildings is nothing more than upscale graffiti. More than likely it will go too far.",faulty generalization,"I hope the art mural at 34th and Habersham will not be allowed . MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> for one , MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> for all and MSK<0> 'll have MSK<2> all over the city . A person wanting to paint on buildings is nothing more than upscale graffiti . More than likely it will go too far . " +1705,1705,1705,1705,1705,1705,1705,1708,2031,someone who is poor is more credible than someone who is rich?,fallacy of credibility,someone who is poor is more credible than someone who is rich ? +1706,1706,1706,1706,1706,1706,1706,1709,2269,"“Feminists want to ban all pornography and punish everyone who looks at it! But such harsh measures are surely inappropriate, so the feminists are wrong: porn and its fans should be left in peace.”",fallacy of extension,"MSK<2> MSK<0> want to ban MSK<1> and punish everyone who looks at MSK<1> ! But such harsh measures are surely inappropriate , so MSK<0> are wrong : porn and its fans should be left in peace . MSK<2> " +1707,1707,1707,1707,1707,1707,1707,1710,645,"""I have a right to free speech so I can say what I want and you shouldn't try to stop me"" is an example of",circular reasoning,""" MSK<0> have a right to free speech so MSK<0> can say what MSK<0> want and you should n't try to stop MSK<0> "" is an example of " +1708,1708,1708,1708,1708,1708,1708,1711,436,"Your sister broke her arm, and then you broke your nose. So you assume that a sibling breaking a bone causes you to break one too.",false causality,"MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> arm , and then MSK<2> MSK<1> MSK<2> nose . So MSK<2> assume that a sibling MSK<1> a bone causes MSK<2> to MSK<1> one too . " +1709,1709,1709,1709,1709,1709,1709,1712,2425,Putting teenagers in sex-education classes is like taking an alcoholic to a bar.,fallacy of logic,Putting teenagers in sex - education classes is like taking an alcoholic to a bar . +1710,1710,1710,1710,1710,1710,1710,1713,627,Companies that make huge profits must be exploiting their customers because the only way a company could make large profits is by taking advantage of their customers.,circular reasoning,coref1 must be exploiting MSK<0> because the only way a company could make large profits is by taking advantage of MSK<0> . +1711,1711,1711,1711,1711,1711,1711,1714,2348,"Evolution cannot be true. If it were true, we’d all be smelly apes.",appeal to emotion,"MSK<0> can not be MSK<1> . If MSK<0> were MSK<1> , we ’d all be smelly apes . " +1712,1712,1712,1712,1712,1712,1712,1715,1530,"If you drive without car insurance, then you’re an accident waiting to happen. +Stay protected with Auto Union insurance.",false dilemma,"If MSK<0> drive without car MSK<1> , then MSK<0> ’re an accident waiting to happen . Stay protected with Auto Union MSK<1> . " +1713,1713,1713,1713,1713,1713,1713,1716,2306,"At a party you overhear a friend tell her spouse, “I had high blood pressure at the doctor’s office today; I really need to reduce the stress in my job.”",faulty generalization,"At a party you overhear MSK<0> tell MSK<0> spouse , MSK<2> MSK<1> had high blood pressure at the doctor ’s office today ; MSK<1> really need to reduce the stress in MSK<1> job . MSK<2> " +1714,1714,1714,1714,1714,1714,1714,1717,2185,"While in math class, the student next to you says “math makes no sense, it can’t be real so I must not need this.” What fallacy did this student commit?",intentional,"While in math class , MSK<0> says MSK<2> MSK<1> makes no sense , MSK<1> ca n’t be real so I must not need this . MSK<2> What fallacy did MSK<0> commit ? " +1715,1715,1715,1715,1715,1715,1715,1718,376,"Atoms are colorless. Cats are made of atoms, so cats are colorless",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> are MSK<1> . MSK<2> are made of MSK<0> , so MSK<2> are MSK<1> " +1716,1716,1716,1716,1716,1716,1716,1719,1006,"Teachers claim that cell phones distract students, but they only say that because teachers have no lives.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> claim that cell phones distract students , but MSK<0> only say that because MSK<0> have no lives . " +1717,1717,1717,1717,1717,1717,1717,1720,1478,"Look Tom, you could go to the police with your information about our questionable accounting practices here at Bentron. But remember, you have a family to feed. Besides you know how rumors of this kind of disloyalty can spread through the industry. You'll ever work as an accountant in this town again.",appeal to emotion,"Look Tom , MSK<0> could go to the police with MSK<0> information about our questionable MSK<1> practices here at Bentron . But remember , MSK<0> have a family to feed . Besides MSK<0> know how rumors of this kind of disloyalty can spread through the industry . MSK<0> 'll ever work as an MSK<1> in this town again . " +1718,1718,1718,1718,1718,1718,1718,1721,2206,"Every person who has ever drunk water has died. Therefore, drinking water causes death.",false causality,"Every person who has ever drunk MSK<0> has MSK<1> . Therefore , drinking MSK<0> causes MSK<1> . " +1719,1719,1719,1719,1719,1719,1719,1722,1732,Deliberately using a fake issue or argument against someone because it’s easier to prove wrong than the real issue would be,fallacy of extension,Deliberately using MSK<0> or argument against someone because MSK<0> ’s easier to prove wrong than MSK<0> would be +1720,1720,1720,1720,1720,1720,1720,1723,1204,"I did not complete my homework last night? Well, you did not do yours last weak either.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> did not complete MSK<0> homework last night ? Well , MSK<1> did not do MSK<1> last weak either . " +1721,1721,1721,1721,1721,1721,1721,1724,1545,"Either you love me, or you hate me.",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> love MSK<1> , or MSK<0> hate MSK<1> . " +1722,1722,1722,1722,1722,1722,1722,1725,2080,"Although we have proven that the moon is not made of short ribs, we have not proven that its core cannot be filled with them; therefore, the moon’s core is filled with short ribs.",intentional,"Although MSK<0> have MSK<1> that MSK<2> is not made of MSK<4> , MSK<0> have not MSK<1> that MSK<2> can not be MSK<5> with them ; therefore , MSK<2> is MSK<5> with MSK<4> . " +1723,1723,1723,1723,1723,1723,1723,1726,150,"Jack is a good athlete. Jack comes from Canada. Therefore, all Canadians are good athletes.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> is a MSK<2> . MSK<0> comes from MSK<3> . Therefore , all MSK<3> are MSK<2> . " +1724,1724,1724,1724,1724,1724,1724,1727,1287,a mad scientist builds a rocket to the sun but plans to embark at night to avoid being cremated.,fallacy of logic,a mad scientist builds a rocket to the sun but plans to embark at night to avoid being cremated . +1725,1725,1725,1725,1725,1725,1725,1728,777,You should fly an American flag off your front porch. It’s the patriotic thing to do.,ad populum,MSK<0> should fly an American flag off MSK<0> front porch . It ’s the patriotic thing to do . +1726,1726,1726,1726,1726,1726,1726,1729,103,"Unfair judgement of people based on looks, belief, or ethnic background.",faulty generalization,"Unfair judgement of people based on looks , belief , or ethnic background . " +1727,1727,1727,1727,1727,1727,1727,1730,347,If I make an exception for you then I'll have to make an exception for everyone,faulty generalization,If MSK<0> make an MSK<1> for you then MSK<0> 'll have to make an MSK<1> for everyone +1728,1728,1728,1728,1728,1728,1728,1731,551,"My new way of obtaining informed consent helps prevent dropouts. I chose the three therapists in our clinic who had the highest dropout rates and taught them my new informed consent procedure. The first month that they started using it, all three had significantly lower dropout rates.",false causality,"MSK<0> new way of obtaining informed consent helps prevent MSK<1> . MSK<0> chose the three therapists in our clinic who had MSK<2> and taught MSK<2> MSK<3> . The first month that MSK<2> started using MSK<3> , all three had significantly lower MSK<1> rates . " +1729,1729,1729,1729,1729,1729,1729,1732,1374,"We, the people, are going to work together to achieve justice, unity, and integrity.",appeal to emotion,"We , the people , are going to work together to achieve justice , unity , and integrity . " +1730,1730,1730,1730,1730,1730,1730,1733,1037,"Oh please, what do you know about labor laws? You don't even have a job.",ad hominem,"Oh please , what do MSK<0> know about labor laws ? MSK<0> do n't even have a job . " +1731,1731,1731,1731,1731,1731,1731,1734,1237,"Tim: Boss, you heard my side of the story why I think Bill should be fired and not me. Now, I am sure Bill is going to come to you with some pathetic attempt to weasel out of this lie that he has created. +",ad hominem,"Tim : Boss , MSK<0> heard MSK<1> side of the story why MSK<1> think MSK<2> should be fired and not MSK<1> . Now , MSK<1> am sure MSK<2> is going to come to MSK<0> with some pathetic attempt to weasel out of this lie that MSK<2> has created . " +1732,1732,1732,1732,1732,1732,1732,1735,2254,You can’t give me a C. I’ll lose my scholarship.,appeal to emotion,You ca n’t give MSK<0> a C. MSK<0> ’ll lose MSK<0> scholarship . +1733,1733,1733,1733,1733,1733,1733,1736,985,"My opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot. Therefore, you should believe me.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> opponent is an untrustworthy liar and an idiot . Therefore , you should believe MSK<0> . " +1734,1734,1734,1734,1734,1734,1734,1737,1147,"""In the business meeting, she proposed a new advertising plan for the dog food brand, but I found out she actually hates dogs. How can we trust her advertising skills?""",ad hominem,""" In the business meeting , MSK<0> proposed a new MSK<1> plan for the MSK<2> food brand , but I found out MSK<0> actually hates MSK<2> . How can we trust MSK<0> MSK<1> skills ? "" " +1735,1735,1735,1735,1735,1735,1735,1738,877,"I guess I should buy my 12 year old daughter an iPhone. Everyone at her school has one, and I want her to fit in with the other kids.",ad populum,"MSK<0> guess MSK<0> should buy MSK<0> 12 year old daughter an iPhone . Everyone at MSK<1> school has one , and MSK<0> want MSK<1> to fit in with the other kids . " +1736,1736,1736,1736,1736,1736,1736,1739,1279,"The book Investing for Dummies really helped me understand my finances better. The book Chess for Dummies was written by the same author, was published by the same press, and costs about the same amount, so it will probably help me understand my finances, too.",fallacy of logic,"The MSK<0> Investing for MSK<1> really MSK<5> better . The MSK<0> Chess for MSK<1> was written by the same author , was published by the same press , and costs about the same amount , so it will probably MSK<5> , too . " +1737,1737,1737,1737,1737,1737,1737,1740,412,"""Right when I sneezed, the power went off. I must've caused the outage."" Bragged Zohaw.",false causality,""" Right when MSK<0> sneezed , the power went off . MSK<0> must 've caused the outage . "" Bragged Zohaw . " +1738,1738,1738,1738,1738,1738,1738,1741,1607,We can have Sally as our soldier or we can have Brittany be the queen of the kingdom.,false dilemma,MSK<0> can have Sally as MSK<0> soldier or MSK<0> can have Brittany be the queen of the kingdom . +1739,1739,1739,1739,1739,1739,1739,1742,346,"If we legalize marijuana, then more people will try heroin",faulty generalization,"If we legalize MSK<0> , then more people will try MSK<0> " +1740,1740,1740,1740,1740,1740,1740,1743,680,"In her paper, Aida states ""Filthy, polluting hummers should be banned."" +Name that fallacy:",circular reasoning,"In MSK<0> paper , MSK<0> states "" Filthy , polluting hummers should be banned . "" Name that fallacy : " +1741,1741,1741,1741,1741,1741,1741,1744,1765,The secretary claims that mining is doing more harm than good to the environment and to the people. The pro-mining politicians accused her of being anti-poor who values the life of a tree more than the life of miners whose only source of income is mining.,fallacy of extension,The secretary claims that MSK<0> is doing more harm than good to the environment and to the people . The pro-mining politicians accused her of being anti-poor who values the MSK<1> of a tree more than the MSK<1> of MSK<0> whose only source of income is MSK<0> . +1742,1742,1742,1742,1742,1742,1742,1745,1953,"Famous actors like Alex Gonzaga and Philip Salvador support Oplan Tokhang, so it must be an effective operation.",fallacy of credibility,"Famous actors like Alex Gonzaga and Philip Salvador support Oplan Tokhang , so it must be an effective operation . " +1743,1743,1743,1743,1743,1743,1743,1746,917,AttP 8: everyone having strict controls on firearms except the U.S.,ad populum,AttP 8 : everyone having strict controls on firearms except the U.S. +1744,1744,1744,1744,1744,1744,1744,1747,1651,"All stars are exploding balls of gas. +Miley Cyrus is a star. +Therefore, Miley Cyrus is an exploding ball of gas",equivocation,"All MSK<0> are MSK<2> of MSK<3> . MSK<4> is a MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<4> is an MSK<2> of MSK<3> " +1745,1745,1745,1745,1745,1745,1745,1748,2033,"Which fallacy literally means ""He did it himself?""",fallacy of credibility,"Which fallacy literally means "" MSK<0> did it MSK<0> ? "" " +1746,1746,1746,1746,1746,1746,1746,1749,459,"""Everytime I wash my car it rains; therefore, washing my car makes it rain.""",false causality,""" Everytime MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<0> MSK<3> ; therefore , MSK<1> MSK<0> makes MSK<3> . "" " +1747,1747,1747,1747,1747,1747,1747,1750,1773,"Pamela says that she thinks that the class should do more service projects. Mark says he can't believe that Pamela doesn't support the annual school dance. +Pamela dice que ella piensa que la clase debería hacer más proyectos de servicio. Mark dice que no puede creer que Pamela no apoye el baile escolar anual",fallacy of extension,MSK<0> says that MSK<0> thinks that the class should do more service projects . MSK<0> says MSK<0> ca n't believe that MSK<0> does n't support the annual school dance . MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> ella piensa MSK<2> la clase debería hacer más proyectos de servicio . Mark MSK<1> MSK<2> no puede creer MSK<2> MSK<0> no apoye el baile escolar anual +1748,1748,1748,1748,1748,1748,1748,1751,2013,"Christina's shoes are superior, because they're made from one hundred percent snakeskin, not synthetic materials.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> are superior , because MSK<0> 're made from one hundred percent snakeskin , not synthetic materials . " +1749,1749,1749,1749,1749,1749,1749,1752,1397,"""Do the best for your baby"" is an example of ...",appeal to emotion,""" Do the best for your baby "" is an example of ... " +1750,1750,1750,1750,1750,1750,1750,1753,1072,"When Squealer/Napoleon calls Snowball a 'traitor', and 'criminal'",ad hominem,"When Squealer / Napoleon calls Snowball a ' traitor ' , and ' criminal ' " +1751,1751,1751,1751,1751,1751,1751,1754,1387,Don't you want the best for your baby?,appeal to emotion,Do n't MSK<0> want the best for MSK<0> baby ? +1752,1752,1752,1752,1752,1752,1752,1755,506,Fatima sneezed and she caused a tsunami in Tokyo.,false causality,MSK<0> sneezed and MSK<0> caused a tsunami in Tokyo . +1753,1753,1753,1753,1753,1753,1753,1756,1613,You can either start using plastic straws or continue killing ocean life with plastic pollution.,false dilemma,You can either start using MSK<0> straws or continue killing ocean life with MSK<0> pollution . +1754,1754,1754,1754,1754,1754,1754,1757,2110,the best money can buy… (Don’t mention it’s expensive and often needs repair.),intentional,MSK<0> can buy … ( Do n’t mention MSK<0> ’s expensive and often needs repair . ) +1755,1755,1755,1755,1755,1755,1755,1758,1106,Mr. Casal is a bad teacher because he stinks.,ad hominem,MSK<0> is a bad teacher because MSK<0> stinks . +1756,1756,1756,1756,1756,1756,1756,1759,923,"Jill and Jane have some concerns that the rules their sorority has set are racist in character. Since Jill is a decent person, she brings her concerns up in the next meeting. The president of the sorority assures her that there is nothing wrong with the rules, since the majority of the sisters like them. Jane accepts this ruling but Jill decides to leave the sorority.",ad populum,"MSK<0> and MSK<1> have MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<4> are racist in character . Since MSK<0> is a decent person , MSK<0> brings MSK<2> up in the next meeting . The president of MSK<4> assures MSK<0> that there is nothing wrong with MSK<3> , since the majority of the sisters like MSK<3> . MSK<1> accepts this ruling but MSK<0> decides to leave MSK<4> . " +1757,1757,1757,1757,1757,1757,1757,1760,355,"""I had a bad teacher once; therefore, all teachers must be bad.""",faulty generalization,""" I had a MSK<0> MSK<1> once ; therefore , all MSK<1> must be MSK<0> . "" " +1758,1758,1758,1758,1758,1758,1758,1761,446,"Kevin's dog scratched his leg, and that night he had a fever. Kevin concluded that his dog must have infected him with something.",false causality,"MSK<0> scratched MSK<1> leg , and that night MSK<1> had a fever . MSK<1> concluded that MSK<0> must have infected MSK<1> with something . " +1759,1759,1759,1759,1759,1759,1759,1762,534,"There are more laws on the books than ever before, and more crimes are being committed than ever before. Therefore, to reduce crime, we must eliminate the laws.",false causality,"There are more MSK<0> on the books than ever before , and more MSK<1> are being committed than ever before . Therefore , to reduce MSK<1> , we must eliminate the MSK<0> . " +1760,1760,1760,1760,1760,1760,1760,1763,380,"Men score better on math than women do. Jerry is a man. Therefore, Jerry is better at math than Sylvia, who is a woman.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> score MSK<1> on MSK<2> than MSK<3> do . MSK<4> is a MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<4> is MSK<1> at MSK<2> than Sylvia , who is a MSK<3> . " +1761,1761,1761,1761,1761,1761,1761,1764,1780,Misrepresenting someone’s argument to make it easier to attack,fallacy of extension,Misrepresenting MSK<0> to make MSK<0> easier to attack +1762,1762,1762,1762,1762,1762,1762,1765,1984,"""You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool.""?",fallacy of credibility,""" MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> - MSK<2> 've taught Sunday School at MSK<0> church for years , babysat MSK<0> children , and served as a playground director for many summers - so MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<2> can run MSK<3> preschool . "" ? " +1763,1763,1763,1763,1763,1763,1763,1766,201,men don’t cry,faulty generalization,men do n’t cry +1764,1764,1764,1764,1764,1764,1764,1767,1381,A real estate ad shows a happy family moving in to the home of their dreams.,appeal to emotion,A real estate ad shows MSK<0> moving in to the home of MSK<0> dreams . +1765,1765,1765,1765,1765,1765,1765,1768,671,"God did not create the world six thousand years ago because matter has always existed, and therefore the world has always existed.",circular reasoning,"God did not create MSK<0> six thousand years ago because matter has always MSK<1> , and therefore MSK<0> has always MSK<1> . " +1766,1766,1766,1766,1766,1766,1766,1769,2176,"It's common sense that if you smack your children, they will stop the bad behavior. So don't tell me not to hit my kids.",intentional,"It 's common sense that if MSK<0> smack MSK<0> , coref1 will stop the bad behavior . So do n't tell MSK<1> not to hit MSK<1> kids . " +1767,1767,1767,1767,1767,1767,1767,1770,1020,"BILL CLINTON: But when Joe McCarthy went around this country attacking people’s patriotism, he was wrong. He was wrong. And a senator from Connecticut stood up to him named Prescott Bush. Your father was right to stand up to Joe McCarthy, you were wrong to attack my patriotism. I was opposed to the war but I loved my country… Debate 1, +October 11, 1992 +St. Louis, Missouri +What logical fallacy did Clinton’s statement employ?",ad hominem,"BILL MSK<0> : But when MSK<1> went around MSK<2> , MSK<1> was MSK<3> . MSK<1> was MSK<3> . And a senator from Connecticut MSK<4> up to MSK<1> named Prescott Bush . MSK<1> was right to MSK<4> up to MSK<1> , coref3 were MSK<3> to attack MSK<5> . MSK<5> was opposed to the war but MSK<5> loved MSK<2> … Debate 1 , October 11 , 1992 St. Louis , Missouri What logical fallacy did MSK<0> ’s statement employ ? " +1768,1768,1768,1768,1768,1768,1768,1771,401,"""Every time I go to sleep the sun goes down. Therefore, my sleeping causes the sun to set.""",false causality,""" Every time MSK<0> go to MSK<1> MSK<2> goes down . Therefore , MSK<0> MSK<1> causes MSK<2> to set . "" " +1769,1769,1769,1769,1769,1769,1769,1772,286,If I don't get this 5 point assignment done then I will fall behind in my grade and will get backed up so I can't get my other assignment done. Then I will fail the class and turn to a life of crime.,faulty generalization,If MSK<0> do n't get MSK<1> done then MSK<0> will fall behind in MSK<0> grade and will get backed up so MSK<0> ca n't get MSK<1> done . Then MSK<0> will fail the class and turn to a life of crime . +1770,1770,1770,1770,1770,1770,1770,1773,1522,Presents only two choices when more options exist,false dilemma,Presents only two MSK<0> when more MSK<0> exist +1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,1771,1774,268,"If we keep kids from enjoying recess, eventually they will never want to preserve nature.",faulty generalization,"If we keep MSK<0> from enjoying recess , eventually MSK<0> will never want to preserve nature . " +1772,1772,1772,1772,1772,1772,1772,1775,2138,What’s the point of making drinking illegal under the age of 21? Kids still manage to get alcohol.,intentional,What ’s the point of making drinking illegal under the MSK<0> of MSK<0> ? Kids still manage to get alcohol . +1773,1773,1773,1773,1773,1773,1773,1776,1258,"""Cars cause more deaths than firearms do, so if we ban firearms we should also ban cars.""",fallacy of logic,""" MSK<0> cause more deaths than MSK<1> do , so if MSK<2> MSK<3> MSK<1> MSK<2> should also MSK<3> MSK<0> . "" " +1774,1774,1774,1774,1774,1774,1774,1777,1390,"""You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years yearning to know what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"" Which appeal is the primary appeal used in this quote?",appeal to emotion,""" MSK<0> will never be satisfied in life if MSK<0> do n’t seize this opportunity . Do MSK<0> want to live the rest of MSK<0> years yearning to know what would have happened if MSK<0> just jumped when MSK<0> had the chance ? "" Which MSK<1> is the primary MSK<1> used in this quote ? " +1775,1775,1775,1775,1775,1775,1775,1778,921,SM 3: Polls concerning global warming,ad populum,SM 3 : Polls concerning global warming +1776,1776,1776,1776,1776,1776,1776,1779,690,Everybody loves Raymond because he is so popular. Popular people are loved by everybody.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> MSK<1> MSK<2> because MSK<2> is so MSK<3> . MSK<3> people are MSK<1> by MSK<0> . +1777,1777,1777,1777,1777,1777,1777,1780,785,Everyone does it. You should too.,ad populum,Everyone does it . You should too . +1778,1778,1778,1778,1778,1778,1778,1781,1103,"""She's such a mean teacher and person – that's why she wouldn't raise my grade ONE percent!""",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> 's such a mean teacher and person – that 's why MSK<0> would n't raise my grade ONE percent ! "" " +1779,1779,1779,1779,1779,1779,1779,1782,1648,"The officer told me to freeze but it was too hot out to be freezing, so I was justified in running away.",equivocation,"The officer told MSK<0> to MSK<1> but it was too hot out to be MSK<1> , so MSK<0> was justified in running away . " +1780,1780,1780,1780,1780,1780,1780,1783,1362,"All boys are sports fans. +Some bakers are boys. +Therefore, some bakers are not sports fans.",fallacy of logic,"All MSK<0> are MSK<2> . MSK<3> are MSK<0> . Therefore , MSK<3> are not MSK<2> . " +1781,1781,1781,1781,1781,1781,1781,1784,1539,"You can buy the new Sensitivity perfume, or you can smell bad all day.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> can buy the new Sensitivity perfume , or MSK<0> can smell bad all day . " +1782,1782,1782,1782,1782,1782,1782,1785,914,Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation,ad populum,Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation +1783,1783,1783,1783,1783,1783,1783,1786,1960,“Police officers agree that Blackjack Steering Wheel Locks are the most effective deterrent against car theft.”,fallacy of credibility,MSK<0> Police officers agree that Blackjack Steering Wheel Locks are the most effective deterrent against car theft . MSK<0> +1784,1784,1784,1784,1784,1784,1784,1787,747,Mr. Casal was very tired because he had no energy.,circular reasoning,MSK<0> was very tired because MSK<0> had no energy . +1785,1785,1785,1785,1785,1785,1785,1788,2361,"I like my steak rare. But I don’t care for aardvark steak, even though it’s the rarest steak in the world.",equivocation,"MSK<0> like MSK<0> MSK<2> . But MSK<0> do n’t care for aardvark MSK<1> , even though coref1 ’s the MSK<2> MSK<1> in the world . " +1786,1786,1786,1786,1786,1786,1786,1789,232,Habib didn't remember to take out the trash this morning. It will pile up and the neighbors will complain and the health inspectors will come and take away the kids.,faulty generalization,Habib did n't remember to take out the trash this morning . It will pile up and the neighbors will complain and the health inspectors will come and take away the kids . +1787,1787,1787,1787,1787,1787,1787,1790,1615,The music industry must either raise album prices or reduce pay for technicians and producers.,false dilemma,The music industry must either raise album prices or reduce pay for technicians and producers . +1788,1788,1788,1788,1788,1788,1788,1791,2233,"Primitive people believed in gods to explain natural phenomena. We have science, and are not primitive anymore. Therefore, there is no God.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> people believed in MSK<1> to explain natural phenomena . We have science , and are not MSK<0> anymore . Therefore , there is no MSK<1> . " +1789,1789,1789,1789,1789,1789,1789,1792,1526,"Either you can save your money to buy a new car for yourself, or you can just take an Uber around for the rest of your life.",false dilemma,"Either MSK<0> can save MSK<0> money to buy a new car for MSK<0> , or MSK<0> can just take an Uber around for the rest of MSK<0> life . " +1790,1790,1790,1790,1790,1790,1790,1793,62,Why did the blond cross the road? Because she saw a shoe sale!,faulty generalization,Why did the blond cross the road ? Because she saw a shoe sale ! +1791,1791,1791,1791,1791,1791,1791,1794,480,"You cannot blame your friends for a rain delay just because every time they go with you to a ballgame it storms and +play is delayed. Likewise, the fact that a pitcher bought new socks before he pitched a winning game does not mean that new +socks cause a pitcher to throw faster.",false causality,"MSK<0> can not blame MSK<1> for a rain MSK<2> just because every time MSK<1> go with MSK<0> to a MSK<6> it storms and play is MSK<2> . Likewise , the fact that MSK<3> bought MSK<5> before MSK<3> pitched a winning MSK<6> does not mean that MSK<5> cause MSK<3> to throw faster . " +1792,1792,1792,1792,1792,1792,1792,1795,780,"The phrase, ""Almost everyone that was asked said that McDonalds is better than Burger King, so it must be true,"" represents which fallacy?",ad populum,"The phrase , "" Almost everyone that was asked said that MSK<0> is better than Burger King , so MSK<0> must be true , "" represents which fallacy ? " +1793,1793,1793,1793,1793,1793,1793,1796,1547,"The school is in bad shape. Either we tear it down and put up a new building, or we continue to risk students’ safety. Obviously, we shouldn’t risk anyone’s safety, so we must tear the building down.”",false dilemma,"MSK<0> is in bad shape . Either MSK<1> MSK<2> MSK<0> down and put up MSK<3> , or MSK<1> continue to MSK<4> students ’ MSK<5> . Obviously , MSK<1> should n’t MSK<4> anyone ’s MSK<5> , so MSK<1> must MSK<2> MSK<3> down . ” " +1794,1794,1794,1794,1794,1794,1794,1797,1270,"Employees are like nails. Just as nails must be hit in the head in order to make them work, so must employees.",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> are like MSK<1> . Just as MSK<1> must be hit in the head in order to make MSK<0> work , so must employees . " +1795,1795,1795,1795,1795,1795,1795,1798,2182,"""Good morning! Have you gotten over the grouchy mood you were in?""",intentional,""" Good morning ! Have MSK<0> gotten over the grouchy mood MSK<0> were in ? "" " +1796,1796,1796,1796,1796,1796,1796,1799,360,"Dean, the company you work for just filed for bankruptcy! How can I trust you with our money?",faulty generalization,"Dean , the company MSK<0> work for just filed for bankruptcy ! How can I trust MSK<0> with our money ? " +1797,1797,1797,1797,1797,1797,1797,1800,2338,The house is white; therefore it must be big,fallacy of logic,MSK<0> is white ; therefore MSK<0> must be big +1798,1798,1798,1798,1798,1798,1798,1801,1388,This seat belt ad is using which type of persuasive appeal? It has a picture which might make people feel sad.,appeal to emotion,MSK<0> is using which type of persuasive appeal ? MSK<0> has a picture which might make people feel sad . +1799,1799,1799,1799,1799,1799,1799,1802,1842,"Mom: (looking at report card) How do you have an F in English?! +Son: I don’t know. Did you see that loaded the dishwasher? I was about to go mow the lawn. Need me to do anything else?",fallacy of relevance,Mom : ( looking at report card ) How do MSK<0> have an F in English ?! Son : MSK<0> do n’t know . Did MSK<0> see that loaded the dishwasher ? MSK<0> was about to go mow the lawn . Need MSK<0> to do anything else ? +1800,1800,1800,1800,1800,1800,1800,1803,1880,A smoke screen to cover the truth; a clue that is misleading or distracting.,fallacy of relevance,A smoke screen to cover the truth ; a clue that is misleading or distracting . +1801,1801,1801,1801,1801,1801,1801,1804,2119,"President Clinton being a moral man, being married and loving his daughter; talking about the Bible; going to church",intentional,"MSK<0> being a moral man , being married and loving MSK<0> daughter ; talking about the Bible ; going to church " +1802,1802,1802,1802,1802,1802,1802,1805,2052,Asking a respected scientist to weigh in on matters of economics is what fallacy?,fallacy of credibility,Asking a respected scientist to weigh in on matters of economics is what fallacy ? +1803,1803,1803,1803,1803,1803,1803,1806,44,We think that Malltime will be a success because all little girls like shopping.,faulty generalization,We think that Malltime will be a success because all little girls like shopping . +1804,1804,1804,1804,1804,1804,1804,1807,1492,Evolution is the idea that humans come from pond scum.,appeal to emotion,Evolution is the idea that humans come from pond scum . +1805,1805,1805,1805,1805,1805,1805,1808,796,Katie likes to read and would rather do that than play sports. Her friends make fun of her and tell her that reading is for nerds. Katie stops reading so much and starts to play sports more.,ad populum,MSK<0> likes to MSK<1> and would rather do that than MSK<3> . MSK<0> friends make fun of MSK<0> and tell MSK<0> that MSK<1> is for nerds . MSK<0> stops MSK<1> so much and starts to MSK<3> more . +1806,1806,1806,1806,1806,1806,1806,1809,1159,"The research and reasoning that supposedly supports (or that supposedly discredits) this intervention are a joke. The researchers are people who are not methodologically sophisticated and there have been rumors--I have no idea whether they're true or not--that they faked some of the data. The advocates (or opponents) of this intervention are the worst kind of sloppy thinkers. They are fanatical adherents who already have their minds made up; they've become true believers in their cause. They make arguments only a stupid person would accept, and mistakes in reasoning that would make an undergrad psych major blush. These are not the kind of people who deserve to be taken seriously.",ad hominem,"The research and MSK<0> that MSK<1> supports ( or that MSK<1> discredits ) MSK<2> are a joke . MSK<3> are MSK<4> who are not methodologically sophisticated and there have been rumors MSK<5> I have no idea whether MSK<3> 're MSK<6> or not MSK<5> that MSK<3> faked some of the data . MSK<7> MSK<2> are the worst MSK<8> of sloppy thinkers . MSK<7> are fanatical adherents who already have MSK<7> minds made up ; MSK<7> 've become MSK<6> believers in MSK<7> cause . MSK<7> make arguments only a stupid person would accept , and mistakes in MSK<0> that would make an undergrad psych major blush . MSK<7> are not the MSK<8> of MSK<4> who deserve to be taken seriously . " +1807,1807,1807,1807,1807,1807,1807,1810,1454,It occurs when someone makes an appeal to emotion of pity instead of addressing the argument.,appeal to emotion,It occurs when someone makes an appeal to emotion of pity instead of addressing the argument . +1808,1808,1808,1808,1808,1808,1808,1811,1681,"Person 1: Bicycle infrastructure should be expanded because cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation. +Person 2: We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.",fallacy of extension,MSK<2> : MSK<1> infrastructure should be expanded because MSK<1> is a sustainable mode of transportation . MSK<2> : We should not build MSK<1> lanes because MSK<1> run red lights and endanger pedestrians . +1809,1809,1809,1809,1809,1809,1809,1812,1419,A commercial featuring starving children in Africa asking for donations to help provide food and clean water to those in need.,appeal to emotion,A commercial featuring starving children in Africa asking for donations to help provide food and clean water to those in need . +1810,1810,1810,1810,1810,1810,1810,1813,1095,"J: Cats are better than dogs. +V: Dogs are better. +J: You are a lazy person. You won't even be able to take care of a dog.",ad hominem,MSK<0> : Cats are MSK<1> than MSK<2> . V : MSK<2> are MSK<1> . MSK<0> : MSK<3> are a lazy person . MSK<3> wo n't even be able to take care of a MSK<2> . +1811,1811,1811,1811,1811,1811,1811,1814,630,1. “iPhones are the best smartphones on the market because Apple makes the best smartphones.”,circular reasoning,1 . MSK<2> MSK<1> are the MSK<0> MSK<1> on the market because MSK<1> makes the MSK<0> MSK<1> . MSK<2> +1812,1812,1812,1812,1812,1812,1812,1815,2063,"My neighbor told me that the position of the sun, moon, and stars decide our personalities. I believe her because she is a famous violin player.",fallacy of credibility,"MSK<0> neighbor told MSK<0> that the position of the sun , moon , and stars decide our personalities . MSK<0> believe MSK<1> because MSK<1> is a famous violin player . " +1813,1813,1813,1813,1813,1813,1813,1816,1240,"Steve: In Sweden, college is free for citizens. How come we can't do that here? + +Ed: If you like Sweden so much, move there. The USA would be glad to be rid of your liberal ass!",ad hominem,"Steve : In MSK<0> , college is free for citizens . How come we ca n't do that here ? Ed : If MSK<1> like MSK<0> so much , move there . The USA would be glad to be rid of MSK<1> liberal ass ! " +1814,1814,1814,1814,1814,1814,1814,1817,1692,"Senator: I will vote to increase the defense budget. + +Public: Why don't you care about education?",fallacy of extension,Senator : I will vote to increase the defense budget . Public : Why do n't you care about education ? +1815,1815,1815,1815,1815,1815,1815,1818,395,Delores is a big supporter for equal pay for equal work. This is the same policy that all those extreme feminist groups support. Extremists like Delores should not be taken seriously -- at least politically.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> is a big supporter for MSK<1> pay for MSK<1> work . MSK<0> is the same policy that all those extreme feminist groups support . Extremists like MSK<0> should not be taken seriously -- at least politically . +1816,1816,1816,1816,1816,1816,1816,1819,2429,I've had bad luck for so long that I'm bound to have good luck now.,false causality,MSK<0> 've had bad MSK<1> for so long that MSK<0> 'm bound to have good MSK<1> now . +1817,1817,1817,1817,1817,1817,1817,1820,93,"""Everyone who likes pizza likes pepperoni"" is an example of",faulty generalization,""" Everyone who MSK<0> pizza MSK<0> pepperoni "" is an example of " +1818,1818,1818,1818,1818,1818,1818,1821,283,"If you don’t go to the party, then your friends will have fun without you. If your friends have fun without you, then they will stop inviting you to fun things. If your friends stop inviting you to fun things, you will have no social life. Therefore, if you don’t go to this party, then you will have no social life.",faulty generalization,"If MSK<0> do n’t go to MSK<1> , MSK<2> MSK<0> will have MSK<3> without MSK<0> . If MSK<0> have MSK<3> without MSK<0> , then MSK<2> will MSK<5> MSK<0> to MSK<3> MSK<6> . If MSK<0> MSK<5> MSK<0> to MSK<3> MSK<6> , MSK<0> will have no MSK<8> . Therefore , if MSK<0> do n’t go to MSK<1> , then MSK<0> will have no MSK<8> . " +1819,1819,1819,1819,1819,1819,1819,1822,1828,"When your parent asks you why you have a bad grade in math class, and you answer, ""All teachers are the enemy!""",fallacy of relevance,"When MSK<0> parent asks MSK<0> why MSK<0> have a bad grade in math class , and MSK<0> answer , "" All teachers are the enemy ! "" " +1820,1820,1820,1820,1820,1820,1820,1823,89,"""My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!”",faulty generalization,""" MSK<0> roommate said her MSK<2> was MSK<3> , and the one MSK<0> 'm in is MSK<3> , too . All MSK<2> must be MSK<3> ! ” " +1821,1821,1821,1821,1821,1821,1821,1824,1366,"No animals are insects. +No insects are dogs. +Therefore, no dogs are animals.",fallacy of logic,"No MSK<0> are MSK<1> . No MSK<1> are MSK<0> . Therefore , no MSK<0> are MSK<0> . " +1822,1822,1822,1822,1822,1822,1822,1825,653,"Claim: You can't give me a C in this course... +Reason: ... Because I am an A student. +Warrant: An A student is someone who can't receive Cs.",circular reasoning,Claim : You ca n't give MSK<0> a MSK<1> in this course MSK<2> Reason : MSK<2> Because MSK<0> am MSK<3> . Warrant : MSK<3> is someone who ca n't receive MSK<1> . +1823,1823,1823,1823,1823,1823,1823,1826,1406,an attempt to persuade the reader/audience based on feelings or emotions; emotional response,appeal to emotion,an attempt to persuade the reader / audience based on feelings or MSK<0> ; MSK<0> response +1824,1824,1824,1824,1824,1824,1824,1827,409,"The economy continues to grow as the number of ""likes"" on my Instagram account continue to increase. Clearly, the two are linked.",false causality,"The economy MSK<0> to grow as the number of "" likes "" on my Instagram account MSK<0> to increase . Clearly , the two are linked . " +1825,1825,1825,1825,1825,1825,1825,1828,13,"All teachers drink coffee and teachers are people; therefore, all people drink coffee.",faulty generalization,"All MSK<0> MSK<2> and MSK<0> are MSK<3> ; therefore , all MSK<3> MSK<2> . " +1826,1826,1826,1826,1826,1826,1826,1829,77,Parents today would rather their kids suppress their identity rather than just be who they are even if it doesn't go with the norm.,faulty generalization,MSK<0> today would rather MSK<0> kids suppress MSK<0> identity rather than just be who MSK<0> are even if it does n't go with the norm . +1827,1827,1827,1827,1827,1827,1827,1830,1713,"Charlie: Illegal posting and sharing of songs online is crippling the music industry. + +Bob: You couldn’t be more wrong; the music industry is doing just fine. I can’t believe you think the government should be allowed to regulate what I share with my “friends.” No one wants a world where I can’t loan a book to my girlfriend, let my roommate borrow my iPod, or share a funny meme with my blog followers.",fallacy of extension,"Charlie : Illegal posting and MSK<3> of songs online is crippling MSK<0> . MSK<1> : MSK<1> could n’t be more wrong ; MSK<0> is doing just fine . MSK<2> ca n’t believe MSK<1> think the government should be allowed to regulate what MSK<2> MSK<3> with MSK<2> MSK<4> friends . MSK<4> No one wants a world where MSK<2> ca n’t loan a book to MSK<2> girlfriend , let MSK<2> roommate borrow MSK<2> iPod , or MSK<3> a funny meme with MSK<2> blog followers . " +1828,1828,1828,1828,1828,1828,1828,1831,974,"""I can't trust that doctor's advice on how to raise my child. He has never been a mother. +This is an example of",ad hominem,""" MSK<0> ca n't trust MSK<1> advice on how to raise MSK<0> child . MSK<1> has never been a mother . MSK<1> is an example of " +1829,1829,1829,1829,1829,1829,1829,1832,1224,"in response to the claim that ""Eating fast food is unhealthy"": “But I saw you eat a burger and fries for lunch only a few hours ago!""",ad hominem,"in response to the claim that "" MSK<0> fast food is unhealthy "" : “ But I saw you MSK<0> a burger and fries for lunch only a few hours ago ! "" " +1830,1830,1830,1830,1830,1830,1830,1833,574,"Every time I wash my car, it rains the next day. My car washing definitely affects the weather.",false causality,"Every time coref1 MSK<1> MSK<0> , MSK<0> MSK<2> the next day . MSK<0> MSK<1> definitely affects the MSK<2> . " +1831,1831,1831,1831,1831,1831,1831,1834,2102,"Barbara believes the marketing agency's office is haunted. The cleaning crew once said they heard a other-worldly noise late at night. Since no one could prove that it wasn't a ghost, the office must be haunted.",intentional,"Barbara believes MSK<0> is MSK<1> . MSK<2> once said MSK<2> heard MSK<3> late at night . Since no one could prove that MSK<3> was n't a ghost , MSK<0> must be MSK<1> . " +1832,1832,1832,1832,1832,1832,1832,1835,239,"Everyone loves Rebecca, because she is so popular.",faulty generalization,"MSK<0> loves Rebecca , because MSK<0> is so popular . " +1833,1833,1833,1833,1833,1833,1833,1836,356,"Victor, the company you work for just filed for bankruptcy! How can I trust you with our money?",faulty generalization,"Victor , the company MSK<0> work for just filed for bankruptcy ! How can I trust MSK<0> with our money ? " +1834,1834,1834,1834,1834,1834,1834,1837,1552,America: love it or leave it. Either you’re for us or against us.,false dilemma,America : love MSK<0> or leave MSK<0> . Either you ’re for MSK<1> or against MSK<1> . +1835,1835,1835,1835,1835,1835,1835,1838,2419,“You should always do what you are being told because following the rules is important.”,circular reasoning,MSK<1> MSK<0> should always do what MSK<0> are being told because following the rules is important . MSK<1> +1836,1836,1836,1836,1836,1836,1836,1839,40,"""Avoid Latam Airlines. Their planes are always late"" is what kind of fallacy?",faulty generalization,""" Avoid Latam Airlines . Their planes are always late "" is what kind of fallacy ? " +1837,1837,1837,1837,1837,1837,1837,1840,2304,"Since many of the students at St. Cloud State University get A's, St. Cloud State must be a top-rated school.",faulty generalization,"Since many of the students at MSK<2> University get A 's , MSK<2> must be a top - rated school . " +1838,1838,1838,1838,1838,1838,1838,1841,1097,He can't be a great athlete; he cheated on his wife.,ad hominem,MSK<0> ca n't be a great athlete ; MSK<0> cheated on MSK<0> wife . +1839,1839,1839,1839,1839,1839,1839,1842,1032,"Marco cusses a lot, so you can't listen to a thing he says. He's not a good guy.",ad hominem,"MSK<0> cusses a lot , so MSK<0> ca n't listen to a thing MSK<0> says . MSK<0> 's not a good guy . " +1840,1840,1840,1840,1840,1840,1840,1843,2042,"My cousin Bob works as a mechanic at Oil Changers and he says that renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, aren't going to provide any help in fixing our nation's energy crisis.",fallacy of credibility,"My cousin MSK<0> works as a mechanic at MSK<1> and MSK<0> says that renewable MSK<2> sources , such as solar and wind power , are n't going to provide any help in fixing MSK<1> nation 's MSK<2> crisis . " +1841,1841,1841,1841,1841,1841,1841,1844,1949,"Morris: Oh youthful spirit, you have so much to learn. I know for a fact that there are multiple dimensions that beings occupy. +Clifton: How can you possibly *know* that for a fact? +Morris: (raises one eyebrow, stares deeply into the eyes of Clifton and says nothing) +Clifton: Wow. You convinced me! +",fallacy of relevance,"MSK<0> : Oh youthful spirit , MSK<1> have so much to learn . MSK<2> MSK<3> for a MSK<4> that there are multiple dimensions that beings occupy . MSK<5> : How can MSK<1> possibly * MSK<3> * that for a MSK<4> ? MSK<0> : ( raises one eyebrow , stares deeply into the eyes of MSK<5> and says nothing ) MSK<5> : Wow . MSK<1> convinced MSK<2> ! " +1842,1842,1842,1842,1842,1842,1842,1845,1520,"You need to go to the party with me, otherwise you’ll just be bored at home.",false dilemma,"MSK<0> need to go to the party with me , otherwise MSK<0> ’ll just be bored at home . " +1843,1843,1843,1843,1843,1843,1843,1846,733,Free trade will be good for this country. The reason is patently clear. Isn't it obvious that unrestricted commercial relations will bestow on all sections of this nation the benefits which result when there is an unimpeded flow of goods between countries?,circular reasoning,Free trade will be good for this MSK<0> . MSK<1> is patently clear . Is n't MSK<1> obvious that unrestricted commercial relations will bestow on all sections of this nation the benefits which result when there is an unimpeded flow of goods between MSK<0> ? +1844,1844,1844,1844,1844,1844,1844,1847,2009,"Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes, so all other living beings should follow suit.",fallacy of credibility,"Animals tread softly upon the earth without shoes , so all other living beings should follow suit . " +1845,1845,1845,1845,1845,1845,1845,1848,1180,The Volkswagen Beetle is an evil car because it was originally designed by Hitler’s army.,ad hominem,MSK<0> is an evil car because MSK<0> was originally designed by Hitler ’s army . +1846,1846,1846,1846,1846,1846,1846,1849,1344,"Recognising that Amanda had committed a fallacy in arguing that we should eat healthy food because a nutritionist said it was popular, Alyse said we should therefore eat bacon double cheeseburgers every day.",fallacy of logic,"Recognising that Amanda had committed a fallacy in arguing that MSK<0> should MSK<1> healthy food because a nutritionist said it was popular , Alyse said MSK<0> should therefore MSK<1> bacon double cheeseburgers every day . " +1847,1847,1847,1847,1847,1847,1847,1850,527,Valencia bought a different brand of detergent at the store. She developed a rash after wearing clothes washed in the new detergent. She concluded that she was allergic to the new soap. What type of reasoning is this?,false causality,Valencia bought a different brand of MSK<0> at the store . MSK<1> developed a rash after wearing clothes washed in the MSK<2> MSK<0> . MSK<1> concluded that MSK<1> was allergic to the MSK<2> soap . What type of reasoning is this ? +1848,1848,1848,1848,1848,1848,1848,1851,1289,"surgeons have X-rays to guide them during an operation, lawyers have briefs to guide them during a trial, carpenters have blueprints to guide them when they are building a house. Why, then, shouldn’t students be allowed to look at their textbooks during an examination?",fallacy of logic,"MSK<0> have X-rays to MSK<1> MSK<0> during an operation , lawyers have briefs to MSK<1> MSK<0> during a trial , carpenters have blueprints to MSK<1> MSK<0> when MSK<0> are building a house . Why , then , should n’t students be allowed to look at MSK<0> textbooks during an examination ? "