Tag: argumentation

Tu Quoque Fallacy

The 'tu quoque' fallacy, meaning 'you too,' deflects criticism by accusing the…

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Subcontrary: Understanding the Logic of Statements

Subcontrary statements share a unique logical relationship where they can both be…

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Subcontraries in Traditional Logic

Subcontraries are two particular statements in traditional logic that cannot both be…

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Straw Man Fallacy

A straw man fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier…

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Slippery Slope Fallacy

The slippery slope fallacy argues that a minor action will inevitably lead…

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Rule of Inference

A rule of inference is a logical structure that allows deriving a…

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Reductio Ad Absurdum: Arguing to Absurdity

Reductio ad absurdum is a logical argument proving a statement false by…

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Red Herring Fallacy

A red herring is an informal fallacy or rhetorical strategy used to…

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Quantifier Shift Fallacy

The quantifier shift fallacy occurs when quantifiers like 'all' or 'some' are…

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Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Understanding a Common Logical Fallacy

This logical fallacy, 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc,' mistakenly concludes that because…

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