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'''Even though confronted with logical arguments humans often persist in holding on to illogical thoughts as confronting long-held beliefs causes [[cognitive dissonance]] (a type of emotional pain).''' Even if this pain can be overcome, specific flaws in reasoning | '''Even though confronted with logical arguments humans often persist in holding on to illogical thoughts as confronting long-held beliefs causes [[cognitive dissonance]] (a type of emotional pain).''' Even if this pain can be overcome, specific flaws in reasoning can hold the irrational thoughts in place, the most common of which are: | ||
=== [[Critical analysis|Critical Analysis]] Orientated === | === [[Critical analysis|Critical Analysis]] Orientated === | ||
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* '''Lesser known fallacies:''' False Dilemma, Hasty Generalization, Slothful Induction, Correlation/Causation, Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, Middle Ground Fallacy, Burden of Proof Fallacy, Personal Incredulity, "No True Scotsman", Ad Hominem Fallacy and Tu Quoque. | * '''Lesser known fallacies:''' False Dilemma, Hasty Generalization, Slothful Induction, Correlation/Causation, Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy, Middle Ground Fallacy, Burden of Proof Fallacy, Personal Incredulity, "No True Scotsman", Ad Hominem Fallacy and Tu Quoque. | ||
[[File:Prejudice.png|alt=Prejudice|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Prejudice is a more effective means to sway the public than logic.]] | [[File:Prejudice.png|alt=Prejudice|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Prejudice is a more effective means to sway the public than logic.]] | ||
The majority of these fallacies are used by [[Demagogue|demagogues]] and the marketing industry to persuade people to do things. Some of | The majority of these fallacies are used by [[Demagogue|demagogues]] and the marketing industry to persuade people to do things. Some of these are not in the consumer's best interests such as perpetuating the [[ecological crisis]]. | ||
== Logical Fallacies and the Ecological Crisis == | == Logical Fallacies and the Ecological Crisis == | ||
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=== '''“It’s the government’s problem.”''' === | === '''“It’s the government’s problem.”''' === | ||
Climate change is a catastrophic failure by governments. But we are voters, and governments act on our behalf. Many of us are drivers, flyers, meat-eaters. Morally speaking, we can share responsibility for harms we are part of or those we fail to prevent between us. I’m not saying you (or I) should feel guilty about this unfolding global disaster, but we should feel ashamed. We should act. | Climate change is a catastrophic failure by governments. But we are voters, and governments act on our behalf. Many of us are drivers, flyers, and meat-eaters. Morally speaking, we can share responsibility for harms we are part of or those we fail to prevent between us. I’m not saying you (or I) should feel guilty about this unfolding global disaster, but we should feel ashamed. We should act. | ||
=== '''"Capitalism has brought a massive increase in the standard of living for all, how can you argue against it?"''' === | === '''"Capitalism has brought a massive increase in the standard of living for all, how can you argue against it?"''' === | ||