Tag: logical fallacy

Invalid Deductive Argument

A deductive argument that doesn't logically guarantee its conclusion. It's flawed in…

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What is an Invalid Argument?

An invalid argument is one where the conclusion does not logically follow…

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Indirect Proof

An indirect proof, also known as proof by contradiction, involves assuming the…

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Ignoratio Elenchi: The Fallacy of Missing the Point

Ignoratio elenchi, or 'missing the point,' is a logical fallacy where an…

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Hasty Generalization Fallacy

A hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or…

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False Dilemma: Recognizing Limited Choices

A false dilemma, or false dichotomy, presents only two options as exhaustive,…

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False Dichotomy: Understanding the Black-or-White Fallacy

A false dichotomy, or black-or-white fallacy, wrongly limits choices to just two…

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Equivocation: The Fallacy of Double Meanings

Equivocation is a logical fallacy where a word with multiple meanings is…

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Division Fallacy

The division fallacy occurs when one incorrectly assumes that what is true…

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Denying the Antecedent

A logical fallacy where an argument incorrectly concludes the negation of the…

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