Examples of Unfounded Generalization

The advocate draws a general conclusion about a phenomenon based on unrepresentative examples of the phenomenon.

• Jono's views on Climate Change
• Bishop's no ideology... ideology
• I blame the parents
• The mathematical moron
• Rewards are bad… okaaay…?

For a comprehensive and considered written commentary on Unfounded Generalization (and other fallacies) - see The skeptic's field guide to spotting fallacies in thinking - Humbug!

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Internal Tag: Unfounded Generalization