The philosophy logic class I took was one of my favorite classes at the university. In this blog post I’ll just capture some fallacies. Wikipedia has an extensive list of fallacies if you want more.
I’m clipping this list of fallacies as it is so cool (again, saving it here because I don’t want to lose it if their site disappears); [see original link]:
THE ASSIGNMENT:I asked my Image & Color Theory students to design a conceptually-driven poster that creatively conveys the basic essence of a logical fallacy in a way that is handsome, clear and memorable.A logical fallacy is simply an error in reasoning. Although logical fallacies are often considered the domain of philosophers and attorneys (those who are experts at argumentation), it is important for everyone to have at least some level of awareness with the basic rules of reason. Communication designers should also be aware of such principles so that we can make strong arguments for the clients, products and services we represent and so that we don’t drift toward the same unethical tactics so common within our industry.EXAMPLE:While searching for real-world examples of logical fallacies committed by those on both sides of the liberal/conservative divide, I came across this little gem on examiner.com:Can you spot all the fallacies?Glenn Beck has a problem. No, it’s not that he’s a recovering alcoholic or that he’s been packing on the pounds ever since he started with FOX News last year. We all have our demons. Beck’s problem is that he doesn’t know how to argue with integrity.
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