Anna Kathrina B.Viesca BS Biology 2-2
Philo 101
November 09, 2015
Fallacies

1. False Cause Christian got a failing grade and didn`t graduate on time because he took a picture beside the oblation statue in their university. 2. Argument Against the Person
I absolutely don`t listen to Reggie’s arguments on education, he`s an idiot. 3. Appeal to Tradition
Dave: For 11 years, the men in our family manage our funeral service and became an embalmer. Therefore, it is my duty to become an embalmer.
Claudine: Do you want to be an embalmer?
Dave: It doesn`t matter. It is our family tradition. Who am I to break it? 4. Black or White
Cheska got the highest score in Physics. She either study hard or cheat during the examination. 5. Complex Question
Are you still a chain smoker? 6. Appeal to Pity
I`m positive that my work will meet your requirements. I really need the job since my mother needs to undergo a surgical operation in the heart. 7. False Dichotomy
Your grades show you just aren`t trying. Either study more or drop out of school! 8. Appeal to Novelty
The android operating system just released “Marshmallow”. It is better than anything else because it`s the latest android version. 9. Apple Polishing
Saleslady: You should definitely buy this car. You look so good in it. You look at least 5 years younger behind that wheel.
Customer: I`ll take it. 10. Poisoning the Well
Mayor Lustre is a very good talker. Yes talk, he can do very well. But when it comes time for action, that`s a different matter. 11. Appeal to Force
Help me to finish my projects now or else I`ll spread your disgusting and embarrassing pictures on the internet. 12. Genetic Appeal
Look at how she was raised. She will never be a good mother. 13. Appeal to Popularity
“Heneral Luna” must be a great movie. It`s been blockbuster for five weeks. 14. Composition
All the parts of this couch are cheap. Therefore, the couch is cheap 15. Appeal to Ignorance
There`s no proof that Pamela leaked the answer keys of our exam, so I`m sure she couldn`t have done such thing.

16. Hasty Generalization
Aunt Lilibeth is very fond of her nieces and will thus make a wonderful kindergarten teacher. 17. Post Hoc Ergo Propter
My uncle got sick after he visited China, so something in China caused his sickness. 18. Two Wrongs Make a Right
Mom and Dad, how can you tell me not to do drugs when you both smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol? 19. Equivocation
Really exciting novels are rare. But rare books are expensive. So, really exciting novels are expensive. 20. Argument from Envy
Janella always wear the latest styles. Therefore, Janella must be very vain.