Intellectual
Thinking traps
16 sections · 10 pts/section
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What are logical fallacies?
Some arguments sound right but hide a broken step.
Your guess
A kid says: "Everyone in class has this game. So it must be a good game." Is that a strong reason?
That broken step has a name.
logical fallacy
An error in reasoning. The argument can sound convincing, but a step inside it is broken.
A fallacy hides a weak step inside strong-sounding words.
Fallacies show up in talk, writing, and the news.
“You can't trust him about cars. He failed his math test once.”
His math grade says nothing about cars. The reason does not fit the claim.
Sort
Sort each reason. Is the step solid, or is it broken?
Tap an item, then a bucket
"Three doctors on TV use this brand. So it is the best brand for everyone."Tap to reveal
This is hard to spot because the doctors feel like proof. But three people picking a brand is not a real test. The argument borrows their trust to hide a missing step. Naming a fallacy helps you think and choose more clearly.