Logical Fallacies

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. It often involves a flaw in the logical structure of the argument.

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What is an ad hominem fallacy?

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An ad hominem fallacy occurs when an argument attacks a person's character or motive instead of addressing the argument itself.

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What is a straw man fallacy?

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A straw man fallacy misrepresents or oversimplifies an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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What is a non-sequitur fallacy?

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A non-sequitur fallacy occurs when a conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.

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What is a slippery slope fallacy?

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A slippery slope fallacy argues that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact.

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What is cherry-picking evidence?

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Cherry-picking evidence involves selectively presenting only the evidence that supports a particular argument while ignoring evidence that contradicts it.

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What is an appeal to tradition fallacy?

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An appeal to tradition fallacy argues that something is true or better simply because it is traditional or has always been done that way.

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What is a false dilemma fallacy?

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A false dilemma fallacy presents only two options or outcomes when, in fact, more options exist.

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What is a bandwagon fallacy?

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A bandwagon fallacy suggests that something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely accepted.

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What is begging the question?

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Begging the question is a fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise, assuming what it is trying to prove.