Write a paper (c. 2-3 pp. or 600-900 words) in which you consider an example of a fallacious argument as the basis for describing some basic features of a particular sort of fallacy.

In doing this, you should:

• present the argument you will speak of and describe its context,

• discuss what makes it fallacious—e.g., why it might seem to be a strong argument and why it really isn't—and

• characterize in more general terms (i.e., in a way that might apply to other examples) the kind of problem you see in this example.

Although this may be an example which a traditional label will fit, that is not necessary. If it is one where a traditional label seems appropriate, you should comment on whether your account of that kind of fallacy agrees with a traditional one, but this need not be a major focus of your discussion. (In short, it is permissible to use a traditional term in a new way, but you should note that you are doing so.)

These are due class time on Friday (unless you make special arrangements) but I'll be happy to accept them electronically (either as e-mail attachments or by way of Blackboard). This will count as your written example for that Friday's class (unless you set a different due date), but you should have another ready as well to present orally.