PHL137 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Climate Change Denial, Passive Smoking, False Dilemma
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There are good arguments using similar types of evidence. When an argument appeals to an authority, or to tradition, it could be relevant in the context. Look for relevant statistics, they can make an argument look well-researched and well-supported, but may not be relevant to the conclusion drawn from them. Another argument is an appeal to pity which is a fallacy for sympathy towards the arguer or subject of the argument is not relevant to the truth of the conclusion. You should support our cause because we"ll be sad if you dont. Common when arguers play the victim and say they"re being attacked. E. g. people supporting racist policies asking for support by pointing out people call them racists. Can be relevant, but is fallacious if it"s not relevant to their guilt. Fallacies in counter arguments: respond directly to the original argument, interpret the original argument fairly, and in the spirit of the principle of charity.
