Flaws

Decide what flaws match which definition.

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What is 'attacking the arguer' also known as?
Ad Hominem
1 of 5
What suggests a claim is true because the conclusion is backed by an expert?
Appeal to Authority
2 of 5
What is also known as a false dilemma?
Restricting the Options
3 of 5
A circular argument starts and ends with the same point?
True
4 of 5
A general conclusion drawn from specific evidence.
Generalsation
5 of 5

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Card 2

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What suggests a claim is true because the conclusion is backed by an expert?

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Appeal to Authority

Card 3

Front

What is also known as a false dilemma?

Back

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Card 4

Front

A circular argument starts and ends with the same point?

Back

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Card 5

Front

A general conclusion drawn from specific evidence.

Back

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