Fallacies of Argument: I am stumped!

JEM
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Hi all!

I cannot figure out the answers to "Respond 1, Assess each of the following (mostly political) slogans or phrases. Which have logical fallacies — and what kind" (p. 94 of ebook).  

By "logical fallacies," do the instructions refer to Fallacies of Argument (pathos, logos, ethos) or are they asking us to focus only on fallacies of logical argument?

My whole class and I put our heads together, but we are not satisfied with our conclusions.  Has anyone else tried this assignment with their classes?

Thanks y'all!

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HOPE4
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Thank you for the clarification on logical fallacies. I understand that these are errors in reasoning that weaken an argument by focusing on flawed logic rather than ethical or emotional appeals. For the assignment, I will focus on identifying such fallacies in political slogans, such as ad hominem attacks or strawman arguments. If I encounter any uncertainties, I'll make sure to reach out to my instructor for further guidance or explore resources on logical fallacies. I also appreciate the reminder that interpretations of these slogans might vary, which could lead to interesting discussions in class.

 

 

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