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Informal fallacy Commonly Used Fallacy

Red Herring

Introduces a distraction that pulls attention away from the main issue.

Definition

Introduces a distraction that pulls attention away from the main issue.

Example
When asked about corruption, the minister starts talking about how beautiful the country is in spring.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Introduces a distraction that pulls attention away from the main issue. In practice, the key question is whether the conclusion is supported by evidence and logic, or whether it depends on this reasoning shortcut instead.

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