Logical fallacies, a partial list. Enjoy.
Appeal to authority (argumentum ab auctoritate) Â where an assertion is deemed true because of the position or authority of the person asserting it.[59][60]
Appeal to accomplishment  where an assertion is deemed true or false based on the accomplishments of the proposer.[61]
Appeal to consequences (argumentum ad consequentiam) Â the conclusion is supported by a premise that asserts positive or negative consequences from some course of action in an attempt to distract from the initial discussion.[62]
Appeal to emotion  where an argument is made due to the manipulation of emotions, rather than the use of valid reasoning. [63]
Appeal to fear  a specific type of appeal to emotion where an argument is made by increasing fear and prejudice towards the opposing side[64][65]
Appeal to flattery  a specific type of appeal to emotion where an argument is made due to the use of flattery to gather support.[66]
Appeal to pity (argumentum ad misericordiam) Â an argument attempts to induce pity to sway opponents.[67]
Appeal to ridicule  an argument is made by presenting the opponent's argument in a way that makes it appear ridiculous.[68][69]
Cheers, GK
Appeal to authority (argumentum ab auctoritate) Â where an assertion is deemed true because of the position or authority of the person asserting it.[59][60]
Appeal to accomplishment  where an assertion is deemed true or false based on the accomplishments of the proposer.[61]
Appeal to consequences (argumentum ad consequentiam) Â the conclusion is supported by a premise that asserts positive or negative consequences from some course of action in an attempt to distract from the initial discussion.[62]
Appeal to emotion  where an argument is made due to the manipulation of emotions, rather than the use of valid reasoning. [63]
Appeal to fear  a specific type of appeal to emotion where an argument is made by increasing fear and prejudice towards the opposing side[64][65]
Appeal to flattery  a specific type of appeal to emotion where an argument is made due to the use of flattery to gather support.[66]
Appeal to pity (argumentum ad misericordiam) Â an argument attempts to induce pity to sway opponents.[67]
Appeal to ridicule  an argument is made by presenting the opponent's argument in a way that makes it appear ridiculous.[68][69]
Cheers, GK