ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FALLACY
From Latin fallācia, from fallax deceitful, from fallere to deceive.
10 QUOTES WITH «FALLACY»
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fallacy.
The fallacy in the progressive critique is the egalitarian dogma that no one should get more than what liberals deem is a 'fair' reward, nor should there be any risk to anyone to fail.
People assume that because you have graced the same stage as the star act, in front of thousands, you must be reaping similar financial rewards. This is a complete fallacy.
We are, first of all, not solitary creatures and second of all, we are deeply embedded in the lives of others. It's very easy to forget that and to engage in an atomistic fallacy - where we think that all we have to do is study the individual components of a system in order to understand the system.
The fallacy of monetary policy in the U.S. is to believe this money will go to the man on the street. It won't. It goes to the Mayfair economy of the well-to-do people and boosts asset prices of Warhols... Very happy. Very good for the Fed. Congratulations, Mr. Bernanke.
I feel that The American Dream is this fallacy that you come to the United States and win lotto. That's a disservice to The American Dream because the American Dream is worth striving for. And it's not easy.
The idea that a war can be won by standing on the defensive and waiting for the enemy to attack is a dangerous fallacy, which owes its inception to the desire to evade the price of victory.
You can't recover memories of a missing event. That's a fallacy.
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
The planning fallacy is that you make a plan, which is usually a best-case scenario. Then you assume that the outcome will follow your plan, even when you should know better.
To pretend you don't feel a certain strangeness after living in England for 40 years is a fallacy.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FALLACY»
Discover the use of
fallacy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
fallacy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Adam's
Fallacy: A Guide to Economic Theology
This is Adam's Fallacy pure and unadulterated. The antagonistic relations of the
market are no longer a necessary evil to be tolerated for the sake of getting our
dinner (and a better one) out of the butcher and the baker, nor even an ingenious
...
2
A Pragmatic Theory of
Fallacy
Douglas Walton takes a new analytical look at the concept of fallacy and presents an up-to-date analysis of its usefulness for argumentation studies.
3
The
Fallacy of Fine-Tuning: Why the Universe Is Not Designed ...
A number of authors have noted that if some physical parameters were slightly changed, the universe could no longer support life, as we know it.
4
The
Fallacy of Campaign Finance Reform
John Samples says no, and here he takes a penetrating look into the premises and consequences of the long crusade against big money in politics.
5
The Dependent Gene: The
Fallacy of "Nature Vs. Nurture"
Provides an analysis of the nature vs. nuture debate, arguing for an end to the "either/or" nature of the discussions in favor of a recognition that environmental and genetic factors interact throughout life to form human traits.
6
The Fantasy
Fallacy: Exposing the Deeper Meaning Behind ...
Shannon Ethridge, best-selling Christian author, certified life coach, and advocate for healthy sexuality offers fascinating insights into common sexual thoughts such as: dating a much older man or much younger woman connecting with ...
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Attacking Faulty Reasoning: A Practical Guide to ...
Help your students hone their critical thinking and refine their rational and argumentative discussion skills with the sixth edition of Damer's ATTACKING FAULTY REASONING: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FALLACY-FREE ARGUMENTS.
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The Magellan
Fallacy: Globalization and the Emergence of ...
The first and only study to date of the Spanish-language literature of both Southeast Asia and West Africa
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The
Fallacy of Net Neutrality
“There is little dispute that the Internet should continue as an open platform,” notes the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
The seven stories in Gambler's Fallacy extend her range and power. Judith Cowan lives in Trois-Rivières and these stories are set there -- offering us a view of Québec both strange and intimate, visionary and comic, an insider's view.
Judith Elaine Cowan, 2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FALLACY»
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fallacy is used in the context of the following news items.
Sorry, but the jobless future isn't a Luddite fallacy. We need to be …
Tech mogul Marc Andreessen has called the notion of a jobless future a “Luddite fallacy,” referring to past fears that machines would take ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
An Alberta Carbon Tax and the Fallacy of Supply-side …
For years, the energy sector has been getting outflanked by eco-activists. Why a carbon tax could be a way to turn the tables. By Max Fawcett. «Alberta Oil Magazine, Jul 15»
Celebrating the dependency of an independent Malawi: The Fallacy …
On July 06 2015, Malawians celebrated the 51st Independence Day. Nyasaland became independent from colonial Britain after a nationalistic ... «Malawi24, Jul 15»
Fallacy of this world
Fallacy of this world. The one I saved was my soul and the one I let go was my body. ASMA HAFIZ Srinagar, Publish Date: Jul 8 2015 9:50PM ... «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
Sorry, but the jobless future isn't a luddite fallacy
Tech mogul Marc Andreessen has called the notion of a jobless future a “Luddite fallacy,” referring to past fears that machines would take ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Busting the Flat Tax Fallacy
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul has proposed a 14.5 percent flat tax on all American individuals and businesses. He repeatedly ... «Economics21, Jul 15»
Motivational speakers: fact or fallacy.
Global Business Speaker (Leading at the Edge of Chaos. Why businesses can't use Old Rules in the New World). FollowUnfollowFollowing ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
Vyapam Mystery Deaths - Fallacy of Numbers or Confirmation Bias ?
Did you know that there is no single figure for the number of so called “mysterious deaths” that all the media outlets agree on ? Did you know ... «Niticentral, Jul 15»
The Champagne Socialist Fallacy
'Champagne socialist,' 'limousine liberal', or my personal favourite 'bourgeois bohemian' are equivalent accusations aimed at people who ... «Bright Green, Jul 15»
The fallacy of Britain leaving huge sums of money for Kwame …
There is a fallacy being spewed by naïve individuals and functional illiterates that the British colonial government left huge sums of money for ... «Graphic Online, Jul 15»
