Question

Which fallacy is this an example of?


The author's last book was horrendous, so his previous works must have also been bad.

A.

post hoc, ergo propter hoc

B.

overgeneralization

C.

bandwagon

D.

ad hominem

Answer 1

Answer:

The fallacy which the above sentence is an example of is:

B. overgeneralization

Explanation:

Overgeneralization is a type of fallacy in which a biased judgment or conclusion is drawn upon. Also, the evidence given to support the judgment does not contain sufficient evidence to prove itself. The judgment is based on some prior experience. In the above statement, the judgment about the author is made by his last book which brings to highlight overgeneralization fallacy in it.