Five common logical fallacies
1. False dilemma
2. Circular reasoning
3. Tu quoque
4. Ad hominem
5. Sunk cost
Recognizing them is a competitive advantage. Here's a short guide:
1. False dilemma
2. Circular reasoning
3. Tu quoque
4. Ad hominem
5. Sunk cost
Recognizing them is a competitive advantage. Here's a short guide:
False dilemma:
An argument where only two choices are presented yet more exist.
Example:
Would you rather hate your job for the rest of your life or follow your passion?
An argument where only two choices are presented yet more exist.
Example:
Would you rather hate your job for the rest of your life or follow your passion?
Circular argument:
Starting from an assumption and using it as a means to justify the conclusion.
Example:
Aliens exist, but we haven't found them because their tech is so advanced.
Starting from an assumption and using it as a means to justify the conclusion.
Example:
Aliens exist, but we haven't found them because their tech is so advanced.
Tu quoque:
Latin for you too. Distraction by pointing out the hypocrisy in the opponent.
Example:
Yes, we collect some user data, but so does our competitors.
Latin for you too. Distraction by pointing out the hypocrisy in the opponent.
Example:
Yes, we collect some user data, but so does our competitors.
Ad hominem:
Engaging in personal attacks rather than addressing the argument.
Example:
Calling someone names. "An ad hominem attack is highly flattering. It indicates that the person does not have anything intelligent to say about your message." — @nntaleb
Engaging in personal attacks rather than addressing the argument.
Example:
Calling someone names. "An ad hominem attack is highly flattering. It indicates that the person does not have anything intelligent to say about your message." — @nntaleb
Sunk cost:
The general tendency for people to continue an endeavor, because they’ve invested a ton in it.
Example:
Sticking with the wrong person or idea just because you've invested a lot of time and emotions. It's true for individuals and businesses alike.
The general tendency for people to continue an endeavor, because they’ve invested a ton in it.
Example:
Sticking with the wrong person or idea just because you've invested a lot of time and emotions. It's true for individuals and businesses alike.
We should have classes dedicated to reasoning and critical thinking in school.
I'd have loved them for one. Still, that's no excuse to not learn these things now.
I'd have loved them for one. Still, that's no excuse to not learn these things now.
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