Syllogism: False Dilemma, Circular Reasoning,

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Within the textbook, PowerPoint, and video example, we learn that syllogisms, enthymemes and logical fallacies appear to be vital forms of persuasion, but they don’t provide any sort of reasonable logic or support for the argument. A syllogism is a method which provides a conclusion based on two assumed premises, one often globally understood and one more specific. An enthymeme reaches its conclusion based on an assumption that is not clearly states; oftentimes the premise is disguised by a “fact” following the word because. Finally, logical fallacy, perhaps the most complex form of persuasion. Logical fallacies are errors in the reasoning behind an argument. Identifying these errors helps find the weak points of the writer’s claim and asses …show more content…
A few of the many styles of logical fallacies are False Dilemma, Circular Reasoning, and Non Sequitur. A false dilemma usually gives the reader an either/or choice in which the either is following what they believe to be the solution to a complex issue, and the or the result is a larger, inconvenient problem. Circular reasoning is stating the opinion as the arguable issue and the conclusion; this is simply restating the issue in a way that appears to provide and answer but doesn’t provide proper reasoning for the argument. Another example of a logical fallacy is the Non Sequitur fallacy. This mistake uses a cause-and-effect approach that does not relate to the topic at hand, the non sequitur tries to use an unrelated fact about the topic to persuade the reader in their favor. Each of these forms of argument can be used to influence the reader with false logic. There is a fine line between a true argument and a valid argument. A true argument is one with a conclusion that is generally understood as fact based on experience or common knowledge. A valid argument reaches a conclusion that follows an assumption whether it is fact or
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