Slothful Induction
Refusing to accept or believe a likely conclusion despite strong supporting evidence.
Entries by Tom Waters
Special Pleading
To plea for an exception to a general rule.
False Dilemma
When options are oversimplified or presented as the only ones available.
Argument from Ignorance
Assuming something is true because it’s not proven false.
Balance Fallacy
Making two concepts equal because they appear to be similar.
Ad Hoc
Providing an unprovable argument to support an initially disputed claim.
Appeal to Novelty
Claiming something to be better because it is newer or different.
Enthymeme
Arriving at a conclusion without an established or spoken premise.
Affirming a Disjunct
When considering two alternative outcomes, do not assume that if one occurs, the other is certain.
Appeal to Tradition
Assuming that a method or idea is superior because it remained popular or successful over time.