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The Slippery Slope argument

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Does anyone else consider the Slippery Slope argument to not be a logical fallacy, or is it just me? 

https://successfulstudent.org/the-art-to-argument-persuasion-logical-fallacies/


There's a small discussion about it at that link. If I'm wrong, I'd like to know how. 


Thanks.
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    jdakins77:

    Does anyone else consider the Slippery Slope argument to not be a logical fallacy, or is it just me? 

    https://successfulstudent.org/the-art-to-argument-persuasion-logical-fallacies/


    There's a small discussion about it at that link. If I'm wrong, I'd like to know how. 


    Thanks.


    "...not be a logical fallacy," 


    That seems to be an oxymoron to me.


    Logic = The science of reasoning. Good or valid reasoning. 


    Logical = Relating to or following the rules of logic. Capable of showing rational thought.


    I can not easily understand the question so replying is difficult.


    "What can you do thought Winston, against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your argument a fair hearing, and simply persists in his lunacy". George Orwell 1984.


    Z.


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    I think it could be either - the examples given are a necessarily simplified.

    There are situations that run away out of control once started, and 'nipping a problem in the bud' is the correct action.

    There are others where the steps in the logus of the argument may be incorrect. - not everyone who has a drink or two under age becomes an alcoholic for example, but small fires are indeed easier to put out than big ones.

    M.

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