9.13: Introduction to Logical Fallacies
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What you’ll learn to do: evaluate logical fallacies in argument
Fallacies are errors or tricks of reasoning. We call it an error of reasoning if the fallacy occurs accidentally; we call it a trick of reasoning if a speaker or writer uses the fallacy in order to deceive or manipulate his or her audience. The following are reasons to avoid logical fallacies in your writing:
- Logical fallacies can ruin an otherwise effective argument.
- Logical fallacies can damage your ethos, or credibility, as a writer.
- Logical fallacies can distract from the purpose of the argument.
This video introduces you to some common fallacies, which we’ll examine in more detail soon.
A link to an interactive elements can be found at the bottom of this page.
You can view the transcript for “Critical Thinking Part 3: The Man Who Was Made of Straw” here (opens in new window).
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- Outcome: Logical Fallacies. Provided by: University of Mississippi. License: CC BY: Attribution
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- Critical Thinking Part 3: The Man Who Was Made of Straw. Authored by: TechNyouvids. Located at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=28&v=kgdDK4XMpm0&feature=emb_logo. License: Other. License Terms: Standard YouTube License