What is a Red Herring fallacy?
Identify the fallacy: 'We should discuss whether to raise taxes.' 'You sound gloomy today. Anyway, let me tell you about the great vacation I had.'
Which of these is an example of a Red Herring?
Hint: Which response changes the subject entirely?
Identify the fallacy: 'Should the club spend its savings on new books?' 'Before that, why is the meeting room always so cold?'
Hint: The second speaker leaves the original issue behind
Which reply best avoids a Red Herring during a discussion about a late assignment policy?
Hint: A good reply returns to the original issue