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Fallacy: A Misconception
Fallacy is a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning. Even though we pay careful attention to our arguments and supports; we tend sometimes to commit mistakes. However, through critical thinking we could diminish faulty arguments. There are numerous significant topics to critical thinking. One aspect of these particular topics is the ‘fallacy’. In order to be a critical thinker, one should be able to recognize and avoid logical fallacies whenever possible. Discussed throughout this essay are three fallacious statements from the TV Patrol. The fallacies to be cited and explained are Ad Hominem, Red Herring and Hasty Generalization. First, the ad hominem fallacy is too evident in the entire program. In Mar Roxas statement against Duterte

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