Informal Logic

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4 domain-specific abstractions whose origin domain is Informal Logic.

• Animistic fallacy — The error of inferring that an observed order, event or outcome must have been intentionally caused merely because it occurred or appears organized.
• Argument to moderation — A fallacy that treats a midpoint or compromise between opposed positions as correct merely because it lies between them, without independent support.
• Faulty generalization — An informal fallacy that infers a broad population claim from evidence too small, biased or unrepresentative to warrant that scope.
• Proof by example — The invalid inference that a universal claim has been proved merely by exhibiting one or several favorable instances.