Circular reasoning, or circular argument, is a logical fallacy in which a person attempts to prove something using circular logic; they use the conclusion as evidence to show that the reasons for the very conclusion […] Read More
Category: Logical Fallacies
Middle ground is a common type of logical fallacy — meaning an error in reasoning that weakens the argument — whereby a person argues that the correct conclusion must lie somewhere between two opposing arguments. […] Read More
Have you ever lost an argument even though the evidence and logic were clearly on your side? If so, it is likely that your opponent was using logical fallacies – meaning errors in reasoning that […] Read More
Have you ever lost an argument even though the evidence and logic were clearly on your side? If so, it is likely that your opponent was – either unknowingly or on purpose – using logical […] Read More
In day-to-day conversations, when we wish to articulate our ideas and beliefs to others, we often both commit and encounter errors that make our arguments easier to defeat. These mistakes are also called logical fallacies […] Read More
We, as humans, make many errors when trying to articulate our reasoning in the best way possible, both in our personal and professional lives. These errors are often called logical fallacies – flaws in reasoning […] Read More
The Latin phrase “ad hoc” means literally translated “to this”. It refers to an idea or solution that is intended for a specific use, and not for any other uses. Ad hoc fallacy, or ad […] Read More
Cherry picking is a logical fallacy, meaning a flaw in reasoning that weakens the argument or a trick of thought used as a debate tactic, in which someone chooses to focus on the evidence that […] Read More
The appeal to celebrity is a logical fallacy that is essentially based on the belief that celebrities are authoritative sources even in areas that are outside of their field of expertise. It’s a specific form […] Read More
Appeal to pity is a logical fallacy – an error in reasoning that weakens the argument – in which someone appeals to the feeling of pity in place of valid evidence and sound reasoning. As […] Read More
