MODR 1770 Study Guide - Final Guide: Correlation Does Not Imply Causation, Ludwig Wittgenstein, P53
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4-step procedure for identifying the main fallacy in a passage: identify the main issue (whether . , identify the position being defended (conclusion, identity the support (premises) given for that position, identify the main fallacy. *passage (4 marks: main issue (1/2 mark) whether , main conclusion (1/2) ex: therefore abortion should not be legal, premises/reasons (1) ex: fetus isn"t a person, main fallacy (1/2, explain how (1) and why (1/2) Abusive ad hominem (aka attacking the person) Basic form: x is a bad/defective person, therefore x"s argument is bad/defective. Circumstantial ad hominem (aka attacking the person"s motive) Attacks the circumstances (interests) of the person making the argument. It suggests they have an ulterior motive, typically self-interested. If you cannot find what"s bad with the argument, it does not count as a bad argument. Poisoning the well (not explained well in engel)