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An argument that goes nowhere. Though a person believes he or she is arguing a point, the argument does not progress because the individual has an fixed and immovable belief that is considered to be a fact and this is the core point of the argument, which in their belief system, is actually not debatable. The [[Negative Ego]] tends to exert [[Mental Rigidity]] which fixates on polarizing belief systems on right and wrong, black and white, [[Splitting]] behaviors that compartmentalize thinking into [[Circular Reasoning]] and [[Linear Thinking]]. | An argument that goes nowhere. Though a person believes he or she is arguing a point, the argument does not progress because the individual has an fixed and immovable belief that is considered to be a fact and this is the core point of the argument, which in their belief system, is actually not debatable. The [[Negative Ego]] tends to exert [[Mental Rigidity]] which fixates on polarizing belief systems on right and wrong, black and white, [[Splitting]] behaviors that compartmentalize thinking into [[Circular Reasoning]] and [[Linear Thinking]]. | ||
The following terms describe an assortment of [[Logical Fallacies]] that are commonly used as [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s in order to divert attention away from one's desired personal position or beliefs of self-justification during | The following terms describe an assortment of [[Logical Fallacies]] that are commonly used as [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s in order to divert attention away from flawed arguments that favor one's desired personal position or supports their beliefs of self-justification during conflicts. | ||
==What Is a Logical Fallacy?== | |||
Logical fallacies are flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning. There are two main types of fallacies: | |||
* A formal fallacy is an argument with a premise and conclusion that doesn't hold up to scrutiny. | |||
* An informal fallacy is an error in the form, content, or context of the argument.<ref>[https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/#circular-argument Fallacies]</ref> | |||
==Circular Reasoning== | ==Circular Reasoning== | ||
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==Bandwagon Fallacy== | ==Bandwagon Fallacy== | ||
The | The Bandwagon Fallacy assumes something is true (or right or good) because others agree with it. In other words, the fallacy argues that if everyone thinks a certain way, then you should, too. | ||
One problem with this kind of reasoning is that the broad acceptance of a claim or action doesn't mean that it's factually justified. People can be mistaken, confused, deceived, or even willfully irrational in their opinions, so using them to make an argument is flawed.<ref>[https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/#circular-argument Fallacies]</ref> | One problem with this kind of reasoning is that the broad acceptance of a claim or action doesn't mean that it's factually justified. People can be mistaken, confused, deceived, or even willfully irrational in their opinions, so using them to make an argument is flawed.<ref>[https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/#circular-argument Fallacies]</ref> | ||
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An appeal to pity relies on provoking your emotions to win an argument rather than factual evidence. Appealing to pity attempts to pull on an audience's heartstrings, distract them, and support their point of view. | An appeal to pity relies on provoking your emotions to win an argument rather than factual evidence. Appealing to pity attempts to pull on an audience's heartstrings, distract them, and support their point of view. | ||
Someone accused of a crime using a cane or walker to appear more feeble in front of a jury is one example of appeal to pity. The appearance of disability isn't an argument on the merits of the case, but it's intended to sway the jury's opinion anyway. | Someone accused of a crime using a cane or walker to appear more feeble in front of a jury is one example of appeal to pity. The appearance of disability isn't an argument on the merits of the case, but it's intended to sway the jury's opinion anyway.<ref>[https://thebestschools.org/magazine/15-logical-fallacies-know/#circular-argument Fallacies]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||