Invalid Deductive Argument
A deductive argument that doesn't logically guarantee its conclusion. It's flawed in…
What is an Invalid Argument?
An invalid argument is one where the conclusion does not logically follow…
Indirect Proof
An indirect proof, also known as proof by contradiction, involves assuming the…
Ignoratio Elenchi: The Fallacy of Missing the Point
Ignoratio elenchi, or 'missing the point,' is a logical fallacy where an…
Hasty Generalization Fallacy
A hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or…
False Dilemma: Recognizing Limited Choices
A false dilemma, or false dichotomy, presents only two options as exhaustive,…
False Dichotomy: Understanding the Black-or-White Fallacy
A false dichotomy, or black-or-white fallacy, wrongly limits choices to just two…
Equivocation: The Fallacy of Double Meanings
Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is…
Division Fallacy
The division fallacy occurs when one incorrectly assumes that what is true…
Denying the Antecedent
A logical fallacy where an argument incorrectly concludes the negation of the…