Answering Straw-Man Arguments (CT Scan, Episode 26)

Straw-man fallacies re-frame strong positions as weak ones, while motte-and-bailey fallacies re-frame weak positions as a strong ones. In both cases, you can respond by bringing the discussion back to what the original position said.

DIGGING DEEPER
Articles:
• Lisle, J. (2009). Straw-Man Fallacy. https://answersingenesis.org/logic/straw-man-fallacy/
• Logic topic: https://answersingenesis.org/logic/
• Natural selection topic: https://answersingenesis.org/natural-selection/
• Mutation topic: https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/mutations/
• Information theory topic: https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/information-theory/

Books:
• Sanford, J. C. (2005). Genetic entropy & the mystery of the genome. Ivan Press. https://answersingenesis.ca/store/product/genetic-entropy-mystery-genome/
• Jeanson, N. (2017). Replacing Darwin: The New Origin of Species. New Leaf Publishing Group. https://answersingenesis.ca/store/product/replacing-darwin/
• Gitt, W. (2006). In the beginning was information: A scientist explains the incredible design in nature. New Leaf Publishing Group. Available for free online here: https://answersingenesis.org/answers/books/in-beginning-was-information/

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