Refutation is the critical process of disproving or demonstrating the falseness of a statement, argument, or theory. It involves presenting…
Reductio ad absurdum is a logical argument proving a statement false by showing it leads to a contradiction or an…
A red herring is an informal fallacy or rhetorical strategy used to divert attention from the main issue. It introduces…
A premise is a foundational statement within an argument, offering evidence or reasoning to support its ultimate conclusion. Understanding premises…
A necessary condition is a requirement for a statement to be true. It must be met, but it doesn't guarantee…
Monotonic logic ensures that adding new information never invalidates existing conclusions. This property guarantees that derived truths remain valid as…
Inductive arguments offer probable support for their conclusions, unlike deductive arguments. They rely on patterns and evidence to suggest what…
Inconsistency arises when a system contains contradictory elements, making it impossible for all statements to be true simultaneously. This fundamental…
Ignoratio elenchi, or 'missing the point,' is a logical fallacy where an argument diverts from the original issue to address…
A false dilemma, or false dichotomy, presents only two options as exhaustive, ignoring other possibilities. This logical fallacy can manipulate…