critical thinking

Island of Knights and Knaves

A classic logic puzzle setting where inhabitants are either truth-telling knights or lying knaves. These scenarios test deductive reasoning skills…

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Invalid Deductive Argument

A deductive argument that doesn't logically guarantee its conclusion. It's flawed in structure, meaning the premises, even if true, don't…

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What is an Invalid Argument?

An invalid argument is one where the conclusion does not logically follow from its premises, even if the premises are…

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Informal Fallacy

An informal fallacy is a flaw in reasoning found in everyday language. It arises from issues like ambiguity or irrelevance,…

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Inference to the Best Explanation

A powerful form of abductive reasoning, inference to the best explanation guides us to accept the hypothesis that provides the…

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Inference: Deriving Logical Conclusions

Inference is the process of drawing logical conclusions from established facts or premises. It's a fundamental cognitive skill used in…

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Inductive Arguments: Probable Support for Conclusions

Inductive arguments offer probable support for their conclusions, unlike deductive arguments. They rely on patterns and evidence to suggest what…

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Ignoratio Elenchi: The Fallacy of Missing the Point

Ignoratio elenchi, or 'missing the point,' is a logical fallacy where an argument diverts from the original issue to address…

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Hasty Generalization Fallacy

A hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, essentially making a broad claim based…

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Formal Fallacy

A formal fallacy is a flaw in the structure or form of an argument, distinct from errors in its content.…

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