We can match each logical fallacy with its definition using our knowledge that logical fallacies present problems with logical reasoning, as seen below.
- Ad hominem - B) Attacks or criticizes someone's character rather than the logic or content of the argument.
- Circular reasoning - E) Uses an argument's conclusion as a premise for proving the argument (assuming what it is attempting to prove).
- Hasty generalization - A) A conclusion that is made without sufficient evidence, often based on very limited experience.
- Non-sequitur - C) A conclusion or reply that does not follow the previous statement in a logical manner or does not make sense in any way.
- Slippery slope - D) A chain of events that result in an unlikely or extreme outcome.
What is a logical fallacy?
A logical fallacy is a flawed reasoning that leads to a false conclusion about something. There are several types of logical fallacies, among which we can mention:
As for the fallacies mentioned in the question, we can briefly define them as follows:
- Ad hominem - When a person attacks someone rather than attacking their argument.
- Circular reasoning - When a person uses the conclusion as a premise to justify that same conclusion.
- Hasty generalization - When a person concludes something by generalizing the limited information they have.
- Non-sequitur - When the conclusion is illogical, that is, when it does not follow the premise.
- Slippery slope - When a person people goes from little evidence to a whole sequence of events leading, often, to a bad consequence.
With the information above in mind, we can conclude that the answer provided above is correct.
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