22 min
Episode #19: "That doesn't apply to me!" -- An Overview of the Special Pleading Fallacy The Art of Deceit Podcast
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Real life: I almost named this episode "Because Reasons," but decided not to since I figured that while it would be very entertaining for me, it would not be so great for search engines. It's true.
Anyway. Today we're doing an overview of the Special Pleading Fallacy. In a nutshell, it is the exemption of a person or premise from a generally accepted rule, without justification for the exemption. In other words: an exception to the rule...because reasons. (Get it now?? heheh.)
We're going over a more in-depth definition, several very relevant examples of this fallacy in the real world, and lastly, some good questions to ask in response to a Special Pleading fallacy.
Have a blessed and restful Thanksgiving, you wonderful people!
Show notes: http://theartofdeceit.com/episode-19-special-pleading-fallacy/
Real life: I almost named this episode "Because Reasons," but decided not to since I figured that while it would be very entertaining for me, it would not be so great for search engines. It's true.
Anyway. Today we're doing an overview of the Special Pleading Fallacy. In a nutshell, it is the exemption of a person or premise from a generally accepted rule, without justification for the exemption. In other words: an exception to the rule...because reasons. (Get it now?? heheh.)
We're going over a more in-depth definition, several very relevant examples of this fallacy in the real world, and lastly, some good questions to ask in response to a Special Pleading fallacy.
Have a blessed and restful Thanksgiving, you wonderful people!
Show notes: http://theartofdeceit.com/episode-19-special-pleading-fallacy/
22 min