Do you know what a logical fallacy is, and do many people on SodaHead use them to "argue"?

by DFA Posted 2012/06/24 23:18:08

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If you don't know then look it up and learn. You'd be surprised how many people use logical fallacies on here.

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BloodMist 2012/06/25 06:11:56

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

Logical fallacies are claimed to be part of theories in philosophical debates very often, so I know exactly what they are as I'm a big fan of philosophy.They are a constant of internet discussion in general, with circular logic being very popular.

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Soojin 2012/06/25 05:51:06

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

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Here's my favorite one.

Person A: *insert ridiculous claim*
Person B: "Please provide evidence to support that claim."
Person A: "What do you mean? It's common knowledge! It's not my job to educate you. Open up a book!"
Person B: "Erm, well maybe we read different books. Can you point me to where you learned that, just so I can know?"
Person A: "Do it yourself!"
Person B: *facepalm*

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Shawna 2012/06/25 04:48:05

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

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Yes to both. Many people on sodahead use logical fallacies and many people on sodahead are American, therefore I conclude that all Americans use logical fallacies.

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rustex782 2012/06/25 04:02:45

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

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look for conservative christian in the profile and then bet ALL YOUR MONEY they use logical fallacies or circular reasoning or Ad ignorantiam or Arguments from final Consequences or False Analogy. . . . . . etc. . .on and on

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The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk 2012/06/24 23:38:56

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

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They're usually posted right in the question, which at times makes them impossible to pass on without clicking.

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Sister Jean 2012/06/24 23:34:39

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

yes

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socokid 2012/06/24 23:32:54

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

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Most employ them incessantly. Yes.

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Jester M.S. 2012/06/24 23:22:19

Yes I know what they are and yes many people use them on SodaHead.

Of course I do, and having a knowledge of logic is a great tool to argue, but people can also take it too far.

Taken literally, almost any argument, no matter how well constructed, could be considered fallacious.

It helps to have intelligence to go with a knowledge of rhetoric and argumentation. Considering that many of the people here do good to decipher words with multiple syllables, I think it is best to take baby steps.

FYI: I have read some your prior posts and 99% of them are fallacious. Just saying.

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DFA to Jester ... 2012/06/25 00:52:44

Which ones?

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Jester ... to DFA 2012/06/25 01:21:20

And you supposedly have 2 bachelors degrees?

Sorry, I do not buy it

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DFA to Jester ... 2012/06/25 01:56:40

That's fine if you don't believe me. I don't even know you! lol

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Jester ... to DFA 2012/06/25 02:13:56

Ok, How many credit hours did you have in major? Minor? What university issued the degree? What is your .edu email address.

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DFA to Jester ... 2012/06/25 02:17:45

I have two degrees. One in Journalism & Mass Communications the other in Political Science with a focus on pre-law. They are from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My email address is private, but ends with @uwmALUMNI.com

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DFA to DFA 2012/06/25 02:18:23

I don't have to prove anything to you, I'm not sure why I even bothered posting this answer.

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Jester ... to DFA 2012/06/25 05:31:20

Perhaps because you were feeling a tad inadequate? Kidding

Sorry for the 3rd degree. I was just wanting some man up as far as education is concerned, and I wish you all the best on your journey.
I have been a student a long ass time and I just feel most comfortable around other students.

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Soojin to Jester ... 2012/06/25 05:48:54

+3
That's a pretty good example of argumentum ad hominem - attacking the person instead of the argument they present.

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