Assumptions and Fallacies
1.) An assumption is something you believe to be true without having proof that it is. Making an assumption is when there is not a solid basis to determine its factuality on. It is something we have determined without evaluating all of the facts and we come to a conclusion that may be not well thought out. An assumption can interfere with critical thinking by altering how we evaluate situations. We may avoid thoroughly thinking something through because we have already assumed certain things about the situation. We should try to be clear and concise and ask open questions in order to clarify a situation and listen to every aspect of it before making a decision. We have to remember not everyone is as excited about things just because we are. Also realizing that if there are imperfections in our ideas not everyone will necessarily accept it anyways. Using critical thinking before coming to a conclusion on a situation is the best idea to avoid making assumptions.
2.) Fallacies are beliefs that form a thought on that something is true when it is not true. It is something that may appear good and look how we want it to but it is false and deceptive. It is made to look a certain way under false pretenses. The arguments for fallacies are unsound and distort reality. They are misrepresentations of the truth or of a situation. Fallacies are used in written, oral, and visual arguments to draw people in. They will make it appeal to the audiences senses because it seems so good and we all want to believe things are real and true if they are what we desire. Fallacies leave out facts that may make the situation appear less appealing. Fallacies are used to win arguments and manipulate people to believe what they want them to believe. To avoid fallacies in thinking you need to clearly define the thought. Make sure it is factual and realistic. Avoid making