Common Fallacies
Directions:
In a fully developed short essay (minimum of eight paragraphs in length), answer all of the questions.
Your work should include an introduction, a body of supporting evidence, and a conclusion.
Questions for Analysis
1. What role should logic play in modern argument? Which approach to reasoning do you think will be most useful for you in the research argument?
2. Using at least three of the common fallacies listed explain which errors in logic you see most frequently in your daily experience with the , politics, and advertising.Link to a news story, advertisement, or opinion piece in supporting your view.
3. In reflecting on Rebecca Jones’s essay, "Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic, how can we, as participants in American culture, foster a healthier environment for productive debate?
Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of finding common ground in these important public discussions? Explain your views on finding common ground in the arguments that we engage with as participants in a complex and diverse culture.
