Introduction to Fallacies
- Introduction to Fallacies
- Stages of an Argument
- Deductive & Inductive Arguments
“Fallacy” is the term used to describe bad arguments employed in a debate or discussion. They are arguments that may seem true, but really don’t make sense upon closer inspection.
The study of fallacies goes back a long way. Aristotle categorized 13 fallacies in a writing called “Sophistical Refutations”. Today there are nearly 100 categorized fallacies.
Being able to identify fallacies can improve your arguments and thinking, allowing you to avoid being misled or manipulated by bad arguments.
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