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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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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 – 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.
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.
Circular Reasoning: Definition and Examples
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Red Herring Fallacy: Definition and Examples
The red herring is an attempt to divert the attention away from the relevant issue by introducing another irrelevant issue.
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.
Burden of Proof Fallacy: Who Has the Burden of Proof and Why?
Burden of proof fallacy occurs when one abuses their burden of proof by attempting to shift it to someone else.
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.
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.
Genetic Fallacy: Definition And Examples
The genetic fallacy is a logical fallacy in which someone accepts a claim as true or false solely on the basis of its origin.
Begging the Question Fallacy — Definition and Examples
The fallacy of begging the question occurs when the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of its premises.
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 (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.
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.
