Nguyễn Thị Ngân

Entry 4_ Nguyễn Thị Ngân

                                                ENTRY 4

                                    Argument structures and Fallacies.

                                                ITEM 1

The Tiger’s slogan:

“Bản lĩnh đàn ông thời nay. Còn chờ gì nữa”

Source: http://maxbrands.net/slogan-cac-thuong-hieu-noi-tieng-tai-viet-nam/

ð  Irrelevant conclusion

Tiger is a kind of drinks, so it cannot help you to be stronger or more alert. Men’s bravery and talent have no connection with enjoying Tiger.

                                   

ITEM 2

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Bé 2 tuổi chết oan vì hai lần bị chẩn đoán nhầm là H1N1

Cô bé Georgia Keeling, người Anh, đã tử vong nghi do viêm màng não, sau hai lần bị bác sĩ chẩn đoán nhầm là mắc cúm H1N1. Cha mẹ bé được dặn không cần đưa con đến bệnh viện, và thay vì được điều trị khẩn cấp, bé chỉ được uống Tamiflu và paracetamol.

http://vnexpress.net/gl/doi-song/2009/08/3ba12219/

=>Post-hoc fallacy.

Many previous people caught H1N1 virus with the same symptoms to her. Therefore, she was recommended to stay at home and use Tami flu and paracetamol. However, this girl’s disease was not like the others, she was just diagnosed following to the crowd.

                                    ITEM 3

Obama calls Romney a 'bullshitter' – the election just got a whole lot coarser

Rolling Stone has quoted the president describing his rival as a 'bullshitter'. Cue outrage and hysteria from Republicans

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/25/obama-romney-bullshitter-rolling-stone

ð  Fallacy of relevance: Personal attack

This word emerged in the U.S elections 2012. The fierce struggle to reach the White House causes the president candidates to easily lose their control. Instead of criticizing Mr.Mitt Romney’s weaknesses in his plans only, Mr. Obama directly degraded his opponent by calling him a “bullshitter” in public. This action was called “personal attack”.