Hasty Generalisation

Hasty generalization (Anecdotal) Definition Making assumptions about a whole group or range of cases based on a pattern that is inadequate (usu each(prenominal)y because it is atypical or just to a fault small). Stereotypes about people (librarians argon shy and smart, wealthy people are snobs, etc. ) are a common example of the principle underlying precipitant generalization. Example My roommate said her philosophy mannequin was voiceless, and the one Im in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard Two peoples have a go at its are, in this case, not enough on which to base a conclusion.The person committing the fallacy is misusing the following type of reasoning, which is k right awayn diversely as Inductive Generalization, Generalization, and Statistical Generalization 1. X% of all observed As are Bs. 2. thus X% of all As are Bs. The fallacy is committed when not enough As are observed to phiz the conclusion. If enough As are observed then the reasoning is not fal lacious. Tip Ask yourself what kind of sample youre using Are you relying on the opinions or experiences of just a few people, or your own experience in just a few situations?If so, consider whether you need more evidence, or perhaps a less sweeping conclusion. (Notice that in the example, the more modest conclusion Some philosophy classes are hard for some students would not be a hasty generalization. ) Here are some more examples of hasty generalisations fallacies. See if you can identify the fallacy and write this in the following format A meat B. We will then discuss what is wrong with each one 1. lodge You know, those feminists all hate men. Joe really? Bill Yeah.I was in my philosophy class the other day and that Rachel chick gave a presentation. Joe Which Rachel? Bill You know her. Shes the one that runs that feminist group over at the Womens Center. She said that men are all sexist pigs. I asked her why she believed this and she said that her last few boyfriends were real sexist pigs. Joe That doesnt sound identical a good reason to believe that all of us are pigs. Bill That was what I said. Joe What did she aver? Bill She said that she had seen enough of men to know we are all pigs.She obviously hates all men. Joe So you think all feminists are like her? Bill Sure. They all hate men. 2. Our English teacher do us ready read some poetry last year, and it was really boring. I know now that I will never like poetry 3. Fred the Australian, stole my wallet. Thus, all Australians are thieves. 4. I asked sextette of my friends what they thought of the new taxes and they agreed that they are a good idea. The new taxes are therefore broadly popular. 5. All swans are white. 6.Critical thinking is not part of my university application therefore Critical mentation has no value After the discussion write 2 or 3 examples of ad hominem/tu qouques of your own. India is the country with the largest population therefore Indian people love to have sex Han Eol is good at badminton therefore all Koreans are good at badminton The Virginia Tech Massacre was done by a Korean, therefore all Koreans are terrorists James Koay gets good grades therefore all Asians are smart Blondes are dumb therefore Carrie Sharp is dumb