Examples Of Logical Fallacy In The Crucible

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The Crucial World Inside the Crucible The trial of Rebecca Nurse is a perfect example of logical fallacy at work. Back in Salem, Massachusetts people had assumptions, also known as illusions, against other Salem citizens. With no proof or evidence it was also known as logically fallacy. Which is faulty reasoning using to persuade, done manipulatively. It’s always done on purpose and targets people ignorance and stupidity. Everything that people were ever accused of was either opinionated or made up, only to try and get the other jailed or even hung and killed. Sweeping Generalization is when a statement is used being very broad. When you take one rule and apply it on another you are also using Sweeping Generalization. For example when they

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