A deductive argument that doesn't logically guarantee its conclusion. It's flawed in structure, meaning the premises, even if true, don't…
An invalid argument is one where the conclusion does not logically follow from its premises, even if the premises are…
An indirect proof, also known as proof by contradiction, involves assuming the opposite of what you want to prove. If…
Ignoratio elenchi, or 'missing the point,' is a logical fallacy where an argument diverts from the original issue to address…
A hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, essentially making a broad claim based…
A false dilemma, or false dichotomy, presents only two options as exhaustive, ignoring other possibilities. This logical fallacy can manipulate…
A false dichotomy, or black-or-white fallacy, wrongly limits choices to just two options, ignoring other valid possibilities. It's a common…
Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is used inconsistently within an argument, leading to a…
The division fallacy occurs when one incorrectly assumes that what is true for the whole must also be true for…
A logical fallacy where an argument incorrectly concludes the negation of the consequent from the negation of the antecedent. It's…