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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 social conflicts. | 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 social 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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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== | ||