English is a wonderful language that has various aspects which must be known to every individual who wishes to have a good knowledge of it. In this article, we would be knowing about the Logical Fallacies – Sweep Generalization Fallacies.
What is Sweep Generalization Fallacy?
Sweeping generalization usually refers to the concept where there is the application of the general rules but in very specific situations or instances.
Apart from the sweeping generalization fallacies, there is yet another concept of hasty generalization fallacies which is based on the application of specific rules in extremely generic situations. These are the two main concepts of the English language – specifically the logical fallacies that must be known to every person so that they will be helpful in the future.
While describing the scenarios of the Sweeping Fallacies, you must understand that it also provides the when a statistical average is applied to specific people.
Example: Divorce is considered unverified in the US, Mary. Do you know why? I came to know that it is because 50% of marriages end in divorce within three years. When I got to know about these statistics, I decided not to marry you because the odds are against us.
Examples of Sweep Generalization Fallacies
You can check out all the examples of Sweeping Generalization here.
- All Fords are usually considered bad when it comes to machines. You once owned a Ford and it was nothing but junk.
- Some birds are white. Therefore all birds are white.
- Some people who own weapons are murderers/criminals, therefore all weapon owners are murderers/criminals.
- Some people who drive pick-up vehicles are rednecks, therefore all people who drive pick-up trucks are considered rednecks.
- Some rich people are considered parasitic, swindler greed-heads. Therefore they all are thus.
- I don’t think anybody lives in North Carolina now. Everybody I ever got in touch with was from there doesn’t live there anymore.
- Goose are good pets. Coyotes are geese. Therefore, coyotes are good pets.