Fallacy Summary and Application
Fallacy as defined by the web site Dictionary.com (2006) is "A false notion a statement or an argument based on a false or invalid inference, incorrectness of reasoning or belief; erroneousness or the quality of being deceptive." Fallacies are everywhere; in the workplace, in the media, and even at home. Fallacies can contain both relevant information and insufficient evidence. In the workplace today, it is important to be able to identify fallacies or the business could be adversely affected. A fallacy can be considered an argument also. If an argument contains a fallacy, then the conclusion will not necessarily be truthful or proven. Some fallacies can also be used to trap a person into believing incorrect conclusions. Some of these may be intentional and some unintentional. This paper will define three separate fallacies, explain their significance to critical thinking, and provide examples that illustrate each fallacy. The three closely......
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