MODR 1670 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Hasty Generalization, False Dilemma, Begging The Question
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Arguments that are unsound because of unfounded or unproven assumptions. In fallacies of presumption, facts relevant to the argument have not been represented correctly in the premises. This treatment made take three forms: overlooking significant facts entirely, we may evade them, we many distort them. Presumption: violates the sufficiency criterion of a good argument. These class of fallacies contain types of assumptions that prejudge the fact without evidence. Fallacies deleted from this class irrelevant thesis/special pleading. Using insufficient evidence or an isolated example as the basis for a widely general conclusion. Considering a distinction or classification exclusive and exhaustive when other alternatives exist. (the other names are instructive: either/or fallacy, black and white fallacy, false dilemma). Since horseback riding is healthful exercise, harry brown ought to do more of it because it will be good for his heart condition. (because of his condition it may be dangerous for.
