Philosophy
Logical Fallacies in Everyday Argumentation
Quick fact
The word 'fallacy' comes from the Latin fallacia meaning 'deceit' or 'trick' — many everyday fallacies are exactly that: clever tricks that bypass our reasoning.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever felt certain that someone's argument just didn't add up, but couldn't pinpoint why? That unsettling feeling often points to a hidden logical fallacy.