Slippery Slope
Definition: Argues that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme outcomes.
Example: If we allow this policy, soon the government will control everything!
Tip: Demand evidence for each causal step claimed.
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
Definition: Argues that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme outcomes.
Example: If we allow this policy, soon the government will control everything!
Tip: Demand evidence for each causal step claimed.