reasoning errors

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Understanding a Common Logical Fallacy

This logical fallacy, 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc,' mistakenly concludes that because one event follows another, the first event must…

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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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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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Fallacy of Division

The fallacy of division is a logical error where one wrongly assumes that characteristics of a whole apply to its…

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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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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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