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This fallacy occurs when someone rescues a generalization from counter-evidence by introducing a spurious appeal to purity. No True Scotsman, Logic And Critical Thinking, Evidence, Purity, Appealing, Counter, Food, Essen, Meals

No True Scotsman

Logic And Critical Thinking

This fallacy occurs when someone rescues a generalization from counter-evidence by introducing a spurious appeal to purity.

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Words Containing

Democrats And Republicans

Running For President

The Mandela Effect Trumperates in Conspiratorial Oprahtations!

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Presidential Candidates

Social Security

One big problem with describing any human beings or movement of human beings in terms of a virus is that any descriptive value this account might have is likely to be overshadowed by the pejorative implications. Descriptive, Social Justice, Legion, Argument, Principles, Terms, One, Movement

One big problem with describing any human beings or movement of human beings in terms of a virus is that any descriptive value this account might have is likely to be overshadowed by the pejorative implications.

Just a quick lesson on the Straw Man Fallacy. Grumpy, Straw, Teachers, Lesson, Olds, Man, Teacher

Just a quick lesson on the Straw Man Fallacy.

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It seems that a Motte and Bailey consists of a position which comes in roughly two forms; one (the motte) which is apparently true and highly defensible but essentially unremarkable and largely useless at face value, and another (the bailey) which is more exciting but also more dubious. Useless, Bailey, Concept, True

It seems that a Motte and Bailey consists of a position which comes in roughly two forms; one (the motte) which is apparently true and highly defensible but essentially unremarkable and largely useless at face value, and another (the bailey) which is more exciting but also more dubious.

The Motte & Bailey Fallacy (Lecture) Pretend, Playlist, It Works, The Creator, Development, Youtube, Reading

The Motte & Bailey Fallacy (Lecture)

Dinesh D’Souza is a far right wing political commentator. He was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions duringthe 2012 political campaigns. His conviction was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2018. Political Campaign, Right Wing, Presidential Election, Conviction, Illegal, Tweet Quotes, Donald Trump, Politics

Political Campaign

Presidential Election

Dinesh D’Souza is a far right wing political commentator. He was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions duringthe 2012 political campaigns. His conviction was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2018.

It would be fair to suggest that Silverman’s presentation of Christianity here is satirical. Given this fact, some might suggest that it is a mistake to take her specific argument too seriously, but then how do we take it? Satire, Christianity, Seriously, Sarah, Presentation, Heaven, Sky

It would be fair to suggest that Silverman’s presentation of Christianity here is satirical. Given this fact, some might suggest that it is a mistake to take her specific argument too seriously, but then how do we take it?

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John Wayne Gacy

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Executive Decision

Rules Of Engagement

Agreements Be Damned!

This text is from the play, Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, by Tom Stoppard. In this scene, the two central characters contemplate death while passing the time on a ship sailing from Denmark to Britain. 1990 Movies, All Movies, Free Movies, Movies To Watch, Awesome Movies, Horror Movies, Gary Oldman, Love Movie, Movie Tv

Movies To Watch

This text is from the play, Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, by Tom Stoppard. In this scene, the two central characters contemplate death while passing the time on a ship sailing from Denmark to Britain.

This example comes from a cartoon, entitled “Rabbit’s Kin,” featuring Bugs Bunny, starring Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg. It was put out by Loony Tunes. Good Cartoons, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Classic Cartoons, Animated Cartoons, Stan Freberg, Foghorn Leghorn, Elmer Fudd, Merrie Melodies

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Merrie Melodies

This example comes from a cartoon, entitled “Rabbit’s Kin,” featuring Bugs Bunny, starring Mel Blanc and Stan Freberg. It was put out by Loony Tunes.

Begging the Question is a fallacy that occurs when the conclusion of an argument is contained in the premises used to support it. Stupid Funny Memes, Hilarious, Funny Stuff, Stupid Stuff, Nerd Stuff, Funny Laugh, Philosophy Memes, Funny Pictures

Stupid Funny Memes

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Begging the Question is a fallacy that occurs when the conclusion of an argument is contained in the premises used to support it.

On February 9th, 2021, the first day of the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Republican Senator, Mike Lee of Utah, gave an interview on a show called “America’s Newsroom” at Fox News about his thoughts on the trial. Mike Lee, Everyone Makes Mistakes, Republican Senators, Newsroom, Trials, Senate, Interview

Everyone Makes Mistakes

Republican Senators

On February 9th, 2021, the first day of the second Impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Republican Senator, Mike Lee of Utah, gave an interview on a show called “America’s Newsroom” at Fox News about his thoughts on the trial.

This is how conspiracy theory works in terms of rhetoric and reasoning. It is a great study in the means by which a demagogue (or a wannabe demagogue) makes accusations without taking responsibility for them. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Conspiracy Theories, Accusations, Theory, No Response, Study, Greats

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Conspiracy Theories

This is how conspiracy theory works in terms of rhetoric and reasoning. It is a great study in the means by which a demagogue (or a wannabe demagogue) makes accusations without taking responsibility for them.

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This is just a couple of posts from two random netizens on Pinterest. What we are interested in is the exchange between “Patty” and “Mary.” Specifically, we are interested in the argument produced by Mary. Tyranny, Custom Posters, Favorite Quotes, Exchange, Reflection, Government

Favorite Quotes

This is just a couple of posts from two random netizens on Pinterest. What we are interested in is the exchange between “Patty” and “Mary.” Specifically, we are interested in the argument produced by Mary.

When I first started as a science communicator, I recalled my own period of my own doubts on human-caused climate change (see my article Climate Debrief: Q and A for the blue-collar American for this period of personal doubt). Weather Vanes, Weather Forecast, Cape Town Food, Copyright Free Pictures, Down Syndrom, Free Sky, Anahata Chakra, Oldest Bible

Weather Forecast

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When I first started as a science communicator, I recalled my own period of my own doubts on human-caused climate change (see my article Climate Debrief: Q and A for the blue-collar American for this period of personal doubt).

Overall, I do find this to be a persuasive argument, but I believe at least part of this is due to the fact that I am inclined to accept the assumptions of a social constructivist position at the outset. As a case in favor of such a position, and against the view that there are innate differences between boys and girls on skills relevant to chess, I think it is still sufficient to establish at least one competing variable has an impact on human behavior. Thomas Brodie Sangster, Movies And Series, Movies And Tv Shows, Tv Series, Good Movies, Gambit Wallpaper, 1080p Wallpaper, Gambit Movie

Thomas Brodie Sangster

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Overall, I do find this to be a persuasive argument, but I believe at least part of this is due to the fact that I am inclined to accept the assumptions of a social constructivist position at the outset. As a case in favor of such a position, and against the view that there are innate differences between boys and girls on skills relevant to chess, I think it is still sufficient to establish at least one competing variable has an impact on human behavior.

It’s worth considering that the Oompa Loompas play the role of a chorus in much the same manner that the convention was used in old Greek theater. In this case, they deliver a moral lesson which not only speaks to the characters in the story but also echoes lessons many parents might have given their own children. Classic Movie Posters, Classic Films, Film Posters, Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder Movies, Wonka Factory, Framed Art Prints, Poster Prints, Poster Wall

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It’s worth considering that the Oompa Loompas play the role of a chorus in much the same manner that the convention was used in old Greek theater. In this case, they deliver a moral lesson which not only speaks to the characters in the story but also echoes lessons many parents might have given their own children.

On January 6th, 2021, U. S. Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas posted the text below on twitter in support of calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and thus remove President Donald Trump of office. Impeach, Twitter Web, First Time, Kansas, 25th, Texts

On January 6th, 2021, U. S. Representative Sharice Davids of Kansas posted the text below on twitter in support of calls to invoke the 25th Amendment and thus remove President Donald Trump of office.

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Social Media Updates

Time Running Out

Quotation Marks

The Quotation Fallacy “💬”

We all learned that two wrongs don’t make a right when we were kids, didn’t we? Two Wrongs, Freshman, Education, Learning, Kids, Young Children

We all learned that two wrongs don’t make a right when we were kids, didn’t we?

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Wishful Thinking

Survivorship Bias

Confirmation Bias

Cognitive Science

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