Argument by Assertion

Wearing a perception down through repetition.

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Appeal to Money

The assumption that because someone is rich, their insights are more valid.

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Appeal to Gravity

The assumption that only people who take things very seriously can make accurate or valid points.

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Appeal to Flattery

Using compliments and praises in order to cloud judgement.

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Appeal to Fear

Applying fear tactics in order to scare people away or drive them toward an ideal.

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Argument from Consequences

Ignoring the truth if the consequence of its validity means a negative outcome.

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Appeal to Emotion

Appealing to decisions based on the personal emotional consequences rather than logical ones.

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Wrong Direction Fallacy

Mistaking an effect for a cause.

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Gambler’s Fallacy

Assuming the probability of an outcome is affected by previous outcomes.

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Willful Ignorance

Denying the truth by ignoring its existence.

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