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Philosophy

Logical Fallacies in Everyday Argumentation

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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.