Discussion questions
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 27). What is a fallacy? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/EJp4bZhhYfw?list=PL48296651F7CF74CB
This video explains how to distinguish fallacies from other bad arguments. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 29). Fallacies: Begging the question (narrow sense) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/qSWCi_-qIME
This video explains the narrow sense of begging the question (which is equivalent to circular reasoning) and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 29). Fallacies: Begging the question (broad sense) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/krYpiQ6evD4
This video explains the broad sense of begging the question (which involves premises that are no more plausible than the conclusion is initially) and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 29). Fallacies: Appeal to authority[Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/3PDrnZoM3nA?list=PL48296651F7CF74CB
This video explains the appeal to authority fallacy and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 29). Fallacies: False dilemma [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/3-Xf0y13pQI
This video explains the narrow sense of begging the question (which is equivalent to circular reasoning) and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2009, November 15). The “Red Herring” fallacy [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/exdK7Lirngg
This video explains the red herring fallacy with examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2013, January 27). Fallacies: Appeal to popular belief [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/NvBjMO8RAWs?list=PL48296651F7CF74CB
This video explains the appeal to popular belief fallacy and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2011, July 3). The ad hominem fallacy [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/7GzXVqwYHVE?list=PL48296651F7CF74CB
This video explains the ad hominem fallacy and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
eLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2010, January 13). Fallacies: Slippery slope [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/DtmAw9Ia7LA
This video explains the slippery slope fallacy with examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2009, November 17). The “Straw Man” fallacy [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/v5vzCmURh7o
This video explains the straw man fallacy and provides examples. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
deLaplante, K. [Kevin deLaplante]. (2011, February 3). Cognitive biases: What they are, why they’re important [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/dTJLchCHsrc
This video explains the role of cognitive biases in our thinking. This video will assist students with the discussion prompts this week.
