Each fallacy is given a definition and an example as well as a range of other names often ascribed to that fallacy based on common practice.

1. Includes:
fallacies of irrelevant premise
Fallacies of irrelevant appeal
relevance criterion fa

2. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
This man was once convicted of robbery, so what he
says cannot be trusted.
Why is this a fallacy?
People change, a persons or organisations character
cannot be presumed from their prior conduct or
reputation.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant premise
3 – Fallacy Name: genetic fallacy
4 – Alternate Names: ‘fallacy of origin’,
‘fallacy of virtue.

3. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
We didn’t win the game because we had a lot of
disruptions leading up to the game.
Why is this a fallacy?
Logical, but weak justifications are clearly dishonest
and attempting to obscure real reasons for outcomes.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant premise
3 – Fallacy Name: Rationalisation
4 – Alternate Names: ‘making excuses’

4. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
The evidence just presented clearly shows that
attempts to slow the crime rate have been ineffective.
Why is this a fallacy?
Referring to others evidence to justify your own
argument is lazy and is typically inaccurate due to a
lack of knowledge of the evidence being presented.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant premise
3 – Fallacy Name: Drawing the wrong conclusion
4 – Alternate Names: ‘Ignoratio Elenchi’,
‘ignorance of refutation’.

5. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
These statistics on domestic violence show that show
that immigration should be stopped.
Why is this a fallacy?
Using the wrong reasons typically happens when
someone is so sure of their argument that they use
inappropriate evidence or reasons to support it. It is a
fallacy because the evidence or reasons are not
suitable for the debate or argument being presented.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant premise
3 – Fallacy Name: using the wrong reasons

6. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
I opted not to vaccinate my children because my
physiotherapist suggested not to.
Why is this a fallacy?
Not everyone can be an authority on everything,
using relevant authorities is just as important as using
relevant and reliable sources of evidence.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: appeal to irrelevant authority
4 – Alternate Names: ‘arguing in a circle’

7. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
Everyone has been afraid of someone on the train, so
we should limit immigration.
Why is this a fallacy?
Common opinion is difficult to gain and the
discoveries of science and other various
improvements in our understanding of things
indicates that common opinion can often be incorrect.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: appeal to common opinion
4 – Alternate Names: ‘arguing in a circle’

8. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
If you let this bill pass it will me rioting on our streets,
support it or I will kick you.
Why is this a fallacy?
It suggest events that might happen and threatens
actual violence rather than presenting ideas.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: appeal to force or threat
4 – Alternate Names: ‘argument to the cudgel’,
‘appeal to the stick’, ‘argumentum ad baculum’.

9. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
We Australians have always been criminals, so
increasing police powers is not a good idea!
Why is this a fallacy?
The traditional or old ways are not necessarily the
best,
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: appeal to tradition
4 – Alternate Names: ‘argumentum ad
antiquitatem’

10. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
If we passed this tax bill, everyone here in the house
would have to pay a further $10,000 per year!
Why is this a fallacy?
An arguer should not put their own or others self
interest above resolving the argument and finding the
truth.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: appeal to self interest
4 – Alternate Names: ‘arguing in a circle’

11. 1 – Category: relevance criterion
Example
Imagine how awful it would be to watch your
grandfather or grandmother die, that is what
euthanasia means.
Why is this a fallacy?
Appealing to the most base aspect of people is not
necessary in a logical and rational debate.
2 – Sub category: fallacies of irrelevant appeal
3 – Fallacy Name: manipulation of emotions
4 – Alternate Names: ‘arguing in a circle’