Recent Posts For Logic and Reasoning
False Dichotomy: Understanding the Black-or-White Fallacy
A false dichotomy, or black-or-white fallacy, wrongly limits choices to just two…
Fallacy of Composition
The fallacy of composition incorrectly assumes that properties of individual parts apply…
Equivocation: The Fallacy of Double Meanings
Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is…
Counterexample: Disproving Statements and Invalid Arguments
A counterexample is an instance that disproves a general statement or demonstrates…
Understanding Contradictory Statements
Contradictory statements cannot both be true or both be false. They represent…
Understanding Axioms: Foundational Truths in Logic and Mathematics
An axiom is a fundamental statement accepted as true without proof. It…
Argument: Persuasion and Reasoning
An argument is a structured set of statements designed to persuade an…
Amphiboly: Understanding Grammatical Ambiguity
Amphiboly is a fallacy of ambiguity arising from unclear sentence structure, not…
Argument from Ignorance (Ad Ignorantiam)
The ad ignorantiam fallacy asserts a claim's truth based on a lack…