Logical Fallacy2/8/2026
Ad Hominem Fallacy
An ad hominem fallacy attacks a person's character instead of addressing their argument.
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Ambiguity (Equivocation) Fallacy
The ambiguity fallacy relies on vague or shifting meanings to make an argument appear valid.
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Anecdotal Fallacy
The anecdotal fallacy treats a personal story as proof instead of using reliable evidence.
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Appeal to Authority
An appeal to authority claims something is true because an authority figure says it, without adequate evidence.
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Appeal to Emotion
The appeal to emotion fallacy uses feelings as the primary evidence instead of reasons or facts.
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Appeal to Fear
An appeal to fear tries to persuade by frightening people rather than presenting evidence.
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Appeal to Ignorance
An appeal to ignorance claims something is true because it has not been proven false (or vice versa).
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Appeal to Nature
The appeal to nature fallacy assumes something is good or right simply because it is natural.
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Appeal to Tradition
The appeal to tradition fallacy argues something is right because it has always been done that way.
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Bandwagon Fallacy
The bandwagon fallacy treats popularity as proof that a belief or decision is correct.
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Burden of Proof Fallacy
The burden of proof fallacy shifts the responsibility to disprove a claim instead of proving it.
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Circular Reasoning
Circular reasoning uses the conclusion as one of its premises, providing no independent support.
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Composition Fallacy
The composition fallacy assumes what is true of parts must be true of the whole.
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Correlation vs Causation Fallacy
Correlation versus causation fallacy assumes that because two things move together, one causes the other.
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Division Fallacy
The division fallacy assumes what is true of the whole must be true of each part.
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Equivocation Fallacy
Equivocation shifts the meaning of a key word or phrase to make an argument seem valid.
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False Analogy Fallacy
A false analogy compares two things that are not similar in the ways that matter.
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False Cause (Correlation/Causation)
The false cause fallacy assumes a causal relationship without adequate evidence.
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False Dilemma Fallacy
A false dilemma presents only two options when more possibilities exist.
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Gambler's Fallacy
The gambler's fallacy assumes past random events make a future outcome more likely.
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Genetic Fallacy
The genetic fallacy judges a claim based on its source rather than its evidence.
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Hasty Generalization
A hasty generalization draws a broad conclusion from too little or unrepresentative evidence.
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Logical FallacyPillar Article2/8/2026
An Introduction to Logical Fallacies
Logical fallacies are common reasoning errors that make arguments feel persuasive without real support. Learn what they are and how to spot them.
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Logical Fallacies List
A complete logical fallacies list with clear definitions and links to detailed guides.
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Middle Ground Fallacy
The middle ground fallacy assumes a compromise is always correct simply because it is between two extremes.
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Moving the Goalposts
Moving the goalposts changes the criteria for success after those criteria have been met.
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No True Scotsman
The no true Scotsman fallacy redefines a group to exclude counterexamples and protect a claim.
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Post Hoc Fallacy
Post hoc fallacy assumes that because one event followed another, the first caused the second.
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Red Herring Fallacy
A red herring distracts from the original issue by introducing an irrelevant topic.
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Slippery Slope Fallacy
A slippery slope claims a small step will inevitably lead to extreme outcomes without evidence.
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Straw Man Fallacy
A straw man fallacy distorts someone's position to make it easier to attack.
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Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy
The Texas sharpshooter fallacy cherry-picks data that fits a pattern while ignoring the rest.
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Tu Quoque Fallacy
Tu quoque dismisses a claim by accusing the speaker of hypocrisy instead of addressing the argument.
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Logical Fallacy2/7/2026
Milano Cortina 2026: What a Global Event Reveals About How We Think, Argue, and Get Manipulated
Milano Cortina 2026 drew global attention—dual flames, huge crowds, nonstop commentary. Here’s what it reveals about narratives, fallacies, and clear thinking.
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Logical Fallacies in Real Life: Work, Home, School, and Daily Life
From office meetings to family chats and grocery store debates, real-life arguments are full of predictable fallacies. Learn the patterns, examples, and calm responses.
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Logical Fallacy1/18/2026
Logical Fallacies Political Leaders Use
Political leaders often rely on predictable fallacies—straw man, false dilemmas, whataboutism, and fear appeals—to persuade quickly. Learn the patterns and defenses.
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