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Logical Fallacies

Latest Articles

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Beginner’s Guide to Logical Fallacies (With Examples)

L:ogical fallacies are reasoning errors that weaken your argument. Learn what fallacies are and how understanding them can benefit you.

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Logical Fallacy vs Cognitive Bias

Logical Fallacy vs Cognitive Bias – What Is The Difference Between Them?

4 mins read
Red Herring Fallacy

Red Herring Fallacy: Definition and Examples

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Straw Man Argument

Straw Man Argument (Logical Fallacy): Definition and Examples

Straw man argument is a type of logical fallacy that occurs when someone deliberately distorts or misrepresents their opponent's position.

Ad Hominem

Ad Hominem: When Personal Attacks Become Fallacious

Ad hominem fallacy is based on personal and irrelevant attacks against the source of an argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

Tu Quoque Fallacy

Tu Quoque Fallacy – Definition and Examples

Tu quoque fallacy occurs when someone's argument is discredited solely based on the allegation that their past actions or words are not consistent with their views.

Burden of Proof Fallacy

Burden of Proof Fallacy: Who Has the Burden of Proof and Why?

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Guide to Appeal to Emotion Fallacy

Appeal to Emotion Fallacy: Definition and Examples

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Appeal to Authority Fallacy

Appeal to Authority Fallacy: When and How Is It Wrong to Rely on Experts?

The appeal to authority fallacy occurs when one misuses the testimonies of perceived authorities in an attempt to back up a certain claim or position.

Appeal to Tradition Fallacy

Appeal to Tradition Fallacy: Definition and Examples

Appeal to tradition is a logical fallacy based on the assumption that a traditional practice must be better than its newer alternative.

Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc (Logical Fallacy): Definition and Examples

Post hoc ergo propter hoc occurs when someone assumes that one event must have caused a later event simply because it happened after the other.

False Dilemma (Logical Fallacy)

False Dilemma (Logical Fallacy): Definition and Examples

A false dilemma occurs when a limited number of choices, outcomes, or views are presented as the only possibilities.

Genetic Fallacy

Genetic Fallacy: Definition And Examples

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Begging the Question Fallacy

Begging the Question Fallacy — Definition and Examples

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Slippery Slope Fallacy

Slippery Slope Fallacy: Definition and Examples

Slippery slope fallacy occurs when someone asserts that a proposition or action must be rejected because it will have unintended consequences.

Appeal to Ignorance

Appeal to Ignorance (Logical Fallacy): Definition and Examples

Appeal to ignorance is a logical fallacy in which someone argues either for or against something because there is no contradicting evidence.

No True Scotsman Fallacy

No True Scotsman Fallacy – Definition and Examples

No true Scotsman occurs when someone defends a generalization by redefining the criteria and dismissing examples that are contradictory.

What Is The Loaded Question Fallacy?

What Is The Loaded Question Fallacy? Definition and Examples

The loaded question fallacy is a question containing an implicit assumption - that is unverified or controversial.

What Is the Fallacy of Composition?

What Is the Fallacy of Composition? Definition And Examples

Fallacy of composition occurs when the properties of a whole and its parts are mistakenly thought to be transferable from one to the other.

Circumstantial Ad Hominem

Circumstantial Ad Hominem: What Is It and Why Is It a Fallacy?

Circumstantial ad hominem occurs when someone argues that their opponent's argument must be invalid because his or her position is predisposed by their personal circumstances.

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