
15 Logical Fallacies You Need to Know in 7 Minutes Each
Master Argumentation and Enhance Critical Thinking with Quick Insights on Flawed ReasoningBy Nietsnie TreblaLength2h 8m
About this audiobook
In an age overflowing with information, the ability to discern logical reasoning from fallacious arguments has never been more crucial. '15 Logical Fallacies You Need to Know in 7 Minutes Each' serves as your essential guide to understanding the most common logical missteps we encounter in everyday discourse. Whether in debates, social media discussions, or even casual conversations, these fallacies can undermine sound reasoning and lead to misguided conclusions.
This book breaks down each fallacy into digestible, seven-minute sections, providing you with the tools to identify, understand, and combat these errors in reasoning. From the classic Ad Hominem to the often-overlooked No True Scotsman, each chapter provides a clear definition, relatable examples, and practical strategies for avoiding these traps.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy
Length2 hrs 8 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 21, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11Red Herring: Introducing Irrelevant Information to Distract from the Main Issue
2Foreword
12Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Confusing Correlation with Causation
3Introduction
13Appeal to Emotion: Manipulating an Emotional Response in Place of a Valid Argument
4Ad Hominem: Attacking the Person Instead of the Argument
14Bandwagon: Arguing That Something is True Because It is Popular
5Straw Man: Misrepresenting an Argument to Make it Easier to Attack
15Middle Ground: Assuming the Middle Position is Always the Truth
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6Appeal to Authority: Claiming Something is True Because an Authority Says So
16Tu Quoque: Dismissing an Argument by Accusing Your Opponent of Hypocrisy
7False Dilemma: Presenting Two Options as the Only Possibilities
17Appeal to Ignorance: Claiming Something is True Because It Has Not Been Proven False
8Slippery Slope: Arguing That One Small Step Will Lead to Severe Consequences
18No True Scotsman: Dismissing Counterexamples to Avoid Refutation
9Circular Reasoning: When the Conclusion is Included in the Premise
19See you next time!
10Hasty Generalization: Making a Broad Claim Based on Insufficient Evidence
