ποΈ Introduction
Introduction to the concept of fallacies and their significance for critical thinking
ποΈ What Are Fallacies?
Definition, characteristics and categorisation of logical fallacies and why they are problematic in critical thinking
ποΈ Formal Fallacies
Analysis of common formal fallacies that violate the rules of logical structure regardless of content
ποΈ Fallacies of Relevance
Explanation of fallacies of relevance, in which the premises are irrelevant to the conclusion or insufficient to support it
ποΈ Fallacies of Ambiguity
Discussion of fallacies of ambiguity, which arise from ambiguities or vagueness in language
ποΈ Fallacies of Presumption
Analysis of fallacies of presumption, which are based on unjustified or problematic assumptions
ποΈ Fallacies in Media and Politics
Examination of typical fallacies in the media and political discourse, and strategies for recognising them
ποΈ List of the Best-Known Formal Fallacies
17 items
ποΈ List of the Best-Known Informal Fallacies
46 items
ποΈ Exercise: Analysing Fallacies
Practical exercise for identifying various fallacies in arguments, with solutions and improved versions
ποΈ Summary
Summary of the key concepts on fallacies and their significance for critical thinking
ποΈ Quiz
Interactive quiz to check your understanding of various types of fallacies