- “Jumping on the Bandwagon”
means assuming that the statements said to be held by a group of people
must be correct without evaluating the facts or details.
Example Randy, Denise,
and Craig bought tickets to the monster truck show this weekend. I
guess I should buy tickets for the monster truck show, too.
- Appeal to Authority encourages readers
to accept the opinions expressed by “experts”. Testimonials
about isolated experiences or opinions are used in place of detailed
and balanced presentations of facts.
Example Tyler Groove,
world renowned pan flute player, smokes Fire Stick Cigarettes. Tyler
said it helps him relax and think clearly after a concert or anytime
at all. I should smoke Fire Stick Cigarettes, too, and I will be able
to relax and think clearly.
Study the tables on the following pages. They offer some tips on how
to avoid “faulty thinking”, as well as how to make logical
conclusions. |