COM ARTS 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hasty Generalization, Causal Reasoning, Sexual Orientation
30 Oct 2014
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Reasoning from principle moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion. Causal reasoning seeks to establish the relationship between cause and effect. Analogical reasoning when a speaker compares two similar cases and inters that what is true for the first case is also true for the second. Reasoning from specific instances reasoning that moves from particular facts to a general conclusion. Red herring-introduces an irrelevant issue to divert attention from the subject under discussion. Ad hominem-attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute. Either-or-forces listeners to choose between 2 alternatives when more than 2 alternatives exist. Bandwagon-assumes because something is popular, therefore its good, correct, or desirable. Slippery slope- assumes taking 1st step will lead to subsequent steps that cannot be prevented. Hasty generalization- an error in reasoning from specific instances in which a speaker jumps to a general conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence.
