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They are different from factual errors, which are simply statements of incorrect facts. Logical fallacies may be based (or premised) on correct , incorrect, or misleading facts. Logical fallacies are any and all arguments in which the premise (or basis) for the conclusion does not have enough support.  \nFactual error: A piano has 100 keys.  \nWhy? Actually, a piano has 88 keys. One can count the number of keys on a piano or look up information on pianos in an encyclopedia to prove the statement wrong.  \nLogical fallacy:  \nPremise 1: Muhammad is a musician.  \nPremise 2: Most musicians play the piano.  \nConclusion: Muhammad plays the piano.  \nWhy? The second premise uses the term “most,” not “all,” meaning that there are some musicians who do not play the piano. So without looking any further than the second premise, the reader/listener knows that Muhammad might not be like“most” musicians and might not play the piano. But what if the term “most” is replaced with “all,” as in “All musicians play the piano”? Still, this would be a logical fallacy. Why? Because the premise “All musicians play the piano” is a factual error (for example, plenty of musicians play only the drums) . Remember: In a logical fallacy, the premises may be right or wrong—it does not matter. What matters is that one cannot logically commit to the conclusion based on the premises alone.  \nWhat’s the big deal?  \nMany writers and speakers use language that includes premises and conclusions. Careful readers and listeners must make conclusions, and subsequent decisions, for themselves. Knowing how to spot logical fallacies in written and spoken speech helps a person to reach the ultimate truth of what another person is actually expressing.  \nExercise: Analyze each set of premises and conclusions for logical fallacies. Explain your answers.  \nPremise 1 : Alexandria is a little kid.  \nPremise 2: Little kids hardly ever wash their hands after using the restroom.  \nConclusion: Alexandria never washes her hands after using the restroom.  \nAnalysis:  \n“Hardly ever” does not mean the same thing as “never.”  \nThere is no evidence given to prove how often little kids wash their hands.  \nIt could be true that Alexandria never washes her hands, but the given premises do not prove this conclusion.  \nPremise 1: Brian is a boy.  \nPremise 2: Boys always run faster than girls.  \nConclusion: Brian runs faster than Amanda.  \nAnalysis:  \nA term such as “always” is a red flag in any statement.  \nThe second premise does not provide any evidence.  \nIt could be true that Brian runs faster than Amanda, but the given premises do not support this conclusion.  \n© Sttudenudent Handouts, Inc . www.studenthandouts.com","cbCaivmLeAj14qKk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivmLeAj14qKk","pdf",172515,"English","# Logical Fallacies\n## Factual error vs logical fallacy\n## Example: Muhammad and the piano\n## What’s the big deal?\n## Exercise instruction\n## Analysis of practice items","[{\"question\":\"How are logical fallacies different from factual errors?\",\"answer\":\"Logical fallacies involve arguments where the premises do not provide enough support for the conclusion, even if the facts in the premises may be right, wrong, or misleading. 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