Double Standard (Double standard) Argumentation Category: Rozum Visual infographic and fallacy summary: Double Standard Definition & Logical ConceptYou apply different rules or criteria for the same situation depending on who is involved (e.g. yourself vs. others). Practical Debate Example Speaker A: „Our ally conducted a military exercise in international waters.“ Speaker B (Fallacy): „That's fine, they are protecting security. But when our rival does the same, it is an aggressive provocation!“ How to Counter & DefendDemand equal standards: 'If we condemn military exercises by one country, we must evaluate them the same way for another, regardless of our sympathies.' Common Synonyms & Alternative Terms double standard • double standard • logical fallacy • debate manipulation Psychological Mechanism: Why It Works Vlastní egocentrická zaujatost vede k tomu, že své činy hodnotíme podle úmyslů, zatímco cizí podle následků. Common Debate Scenarios encountering double standard in debatewhen someone says "That's fine, they are protecting security. But when our riva..." Easily Confused With Informal logical fallacy Related Fallacies in this Category: False Dilemma Slippery Slope Appeal to Authority Middle Ground ← Non Sequitur Back to 60 Logical Fallacies Catalog Appeal to Wealth →
