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Mweemba Simaanya
on Dec 25, 2024
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From the perspective of logic, do our emotions always mislead us?
A) Yes, that is why there is a fallacy of appeal to emotion.
B) Yes, because they always point us away from the logical conclusion.
C) Yes, because they have no basis in reality.
D) No, since they always point us toward the logical conclusion.
E) No, but they are not considered to be adequate evidence to support a conclusion.
Appeal To Emotion
A logical fallacy where someone tries to win an argument by eliciting an emotional response instead of presenting logical reasons.
Fallacy
An erroneous argument or reasoning that results in a false or misleading conclusion.
Logic
The systematic study of the form of arguments; a branch of philosophy dealing with the principles of reasoning and argumentation.
- Comprehend the consequences of employing logical errors in debates.
- Understand how personal beliefs and biases can lead to fallacious reasoning.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the consequences of employing logical errors in debates.
- Understand how personal beliefs and biases can lead to fallacious reasoning.