Logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning. They are often called informal fallacies. It's becoming more common for people to call out these fallacies by name. You often hear accusations of people ...
An online trend that’s been infuriating me lately is the smug overuse of so-called ‘logical fallacies’. You know the type. Those short-form pseudo-intellectuals who, much to your horror, spout ...
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Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin called out media outlets like her own paper for trying to appeal to "MAGA readers" after the election. The opinion columnist joined anti-Trump critic George ...
Gambler’s fallacy is a common cognitive bias that affects decision-making, especially in areas like gambling, investing, and trading. In this article, we’ll strive to break things down by giving you a ...
Let me be the teacher here because it appears that Jonathan Panton is very much in need of some review of “Logic and Rhetoric,” as his Aug. 21 “One View” [Who is the real Kamala Harris? Viewpoints] ...
PHOENIX — Detecting fact from fiction is not easy during elections. Candidates will often say anything to get votes. ASU philosophy professor Bertha Manninen teaches students how to use an age-old ...