Philosophy

15 Logical Fallacies You Need to Know in 7 Minutes Each

Master Argumentation and Enhance Critical Thinking with Quick Insights on Flawed ReasoningBy Nietsnie Trebla

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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.

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GenrePhilosophy

Length2 hrs 8 mins

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Publish dateApr 21, 2024

LanguageEnglish

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

About the author

Nietsnie Trebla

Nietsnie Trebla is a reclusive theoretical thinker known for his eccentric views on time, space, and the absurdity of socks. He writes books about anything and everything—no topic too vast, no detail too trivial. His motto: "Think backward to move forward". Little is known about his origins, though whispers in academic circles suggest he once tried to reverse entropy with nothing but a chalkboard and a stubborn attitude. View all by Nietsnie Trebla