A false dichotomy, or black-or-white fallacy, wrongly limits choices to just two options, ignoring other valid possibilities. It's a common…
The fallacy of composition incorrectly assumes that properties of individual parts apply to the entire whole. This logical error leads…
A fallacy is an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound. It's a flaw in the structure…
Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is used inconsistently within an argument, leading to a…
A counterexample is an instance that disproves a general statement or demonstrates the invalidity of an argument form. It shows…
Contradictory statements cannot both be true or both be false. They represent opposing propositions where one negates the other, forming…
An axiom is a fundamental statement accepted as true without proof. It serves as the bedrock for logical reasoning and…
An argument is a structured set of statements designed to persuade an audience or justify a conclusion. It involves presenting…
Amphiboly is a fallacy of ambiguity arising from unclear sentence structure, not from individual word meanings. It can lead to…
The ad ignorantiam fallacy asserts a claim's truth based on a lack of evidence against it, or its falsehood due…