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ap english language - logical fallacies #1

originally streamed in 2021 with Kevin SteinhauserTeacher
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Learn about logical fallacies in AP Lang and how to spot them in arguments. This video breaks down the most common fallacies you'll encounter on the AP exam, with clear examples and tips for avoiding them in your essays. Logical fallacies can weaken ...more

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units
Exam SkillsUnit 3 – Perspectives and How Arguments Relate
topics
Logical Fallacies, Part ILogical Fallacies, Part I - Slides3.2 Identifying and avoiding flawed lines of reasoning

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction to Logical Fallacies

  • 0:33

    Encouraging Questions and Membership

  • 1:34

    Overview of Series Structure

  • 2:35

    Importance of Logical Fallacies

  • 3:37

    Upcoming Synthesis Unit

  • 4:10

    Defining Logical Fallacies

  • 5:12

    Focus on Critical Thinking

  • 6:17

    Avoiding Fallacies in Essays

  • 7:52

    Fallacies in Synthesis Sources

  • 9:25

    Ad Hominem Fallacy Explained

  • 10:57

    Ad Hominem Examples

  • 12:31

    Obama Healthcare Example

  • 13:35

    Trump Tax Plan Example

  • 15:07

    Straw Man Fallacy Explained

  • 16:11

    Evolution Theory Example

  • 17:42

    Belief in God Example

  • 19:15

    Appeal to Ignorance Explained

  • 20:18

    Aliens Existence Example

  • 21:52

    False Dilemma Fallacy Explained

  • 22:53

    Love or Hate Example

  • 24:25

    Call Grandma Example

  • 26:00

    Slippery Slope Fallacy Explained

  • 28:05

    Friend's House Example

  • 29:39

    Exam GPA Example

  • 31:43

    Circular Argument Explained

  • 32:46

    Bible Truth Example

  • 34:24

    Hasty Generalization Explained

  • 35:59

    Uniform Breaking Example

  • 37:01

    Smoking Health Example

  • 38:37

    Kanye West Support Example

  • 40:10

    Wrapping Up and Challenge

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