Affirming a Disjunct: When “Either/Or” is Totally Flawed.
Welcome to #FallacyFridays! On Fridays, we explore logical fallacies, the flaws in our reasoning that you (and I) might be prone to making. But no matter when you see this,…
Read MoreNo True Scotsman: Changing Definitions to Suit the Narrative [#FallacyFridays]
Welcome to #FallacyFridays! Another Friday, another opportunity to learn about which kinds of arguments we should avoid making. But no matter which day of the week you read this, I…
Read MoreSpecial Pleading: When Exceptions to the Rule are Unfounded [#FallacyFridays]
Welcome to #FallacyFridays! Friday is the day for learning about flaws in our logic and the kinds of arguments we should avoid making. But no matter which day you see…
Read MoreHasty Generalization: When “Not All” Is a Legitimate Argument [#FallacyFridays]
Welcome to #FallacyFridays! On Fridays, we take a moment to look at flaws in logic in hopes that we don’t make them ourselves. But no matter when you read this,…
Read MoreThe Gambler’s Fallacy: Are My Lucky Moments Connected? [#FallacyFridays]
Welcome to #FallacyFridays! On Fridays, we take a look at the flaws in our logic that could happen if we are not careful. But no matter what day of the…
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