Friday, May 18, 2007
Examples of errors in reasoning and logic.
courtesy of UW English 111
Lack of Contrary evidence: No one has objected to my secret plan to destroy the world, so it must be a good idea.
Amazingly Bad Analogy: You can train a dog to fetch a stick. Therefore, you can train a potato to dance.
Total Logical Disconnect: I enjoy eating pasta because my best friend is an antelope.
Incompleteness as Proof of Defect: Your theory of gravity doesn't address the question of why there are no unicorns, so it must be wrong.
Following the Advice of Known Idiots: Uncle Billy say that eating pork makes you smarter. That's good enough for me!
Reaching Bizarre conclusions Without Any Information: The car won't start. I'm certain the spark plugs have been stolen by rogue clowns.
Lack of Contrary evidence: No one has objected to my secret plan to destroy the world, so it must be a good idea.
Amazingly Bad Analogy: You can train a dog to fetch a stick. Therefore, you can train a potato to dance.
Total Logical Disconnect: I enjoy eating pasta because my best friend is an antelope.
Incompleteness as Proof of Defect: Your theory of gravity doesn't address the question of why there are no unicorns, so it must be wrong.
Following the Advice of Known Idiots: Uncle Billy say that eating pork makes you smarter. That's good enough for me!
Reaching Bizarre conclusions Without Any Information: The car won't start. I'm certain the spark plugs have been stolen by rogue clowns.
