logical fallacy

Contradiction: The Foundation of Logical Fallacy

A contradiction asserts a statement and its negation simultaneously. In classical logic, this is universally considered false, forming the basis…

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Begging the Question: Understanding Circular Reasoning

Begging the question is a logical fallacy where an argument's conclusion is already assumed in its premise, creating a circular…

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Affirming the Consequent Fallacy

A logical fallacy where an argument incorrectly assumes the antecedent is true because the consequent is true. It's a common…

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Argument from Ignorance (Ad Ignorantiam)

The ad ignorantiam fallacy asserts a claim's truth based on a lack of evidence against it, or its falsehood due…

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Ad Hominem Fallacy

An ad hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument instead of addressing the argument's substance. This logical error distracts…

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