Logical Fallacies

[lydmonkey]

TO SUM IT UP:
False cause (correlation-causation): identifies the cause of something incorrectly because they are correlated
Straw man: Misrepresenting someone else's argument to make them seem better or worse
Begging the question: Using part of the conclusion as reasoning
False dichotomy: representing only two choices when there are more.

[julienwoodstock]

Learning about logical fallacies and seeing how everyone uses them but be able to critique yourself to come up with arguments That are based on rational and logic is something that should be taught at a very young age Im just now learning about logical fallacies and I’ve done my best to catch myself when using one of them it’s made me a much better critical thinker

[Lexi-temq]

This guy: explaining this in a very simple way to understand

My teacher: PoSt HoC eRgO PrOpTeR hOc

[erica]

I am forever grateful for my 12th grade English & philosophy (I know, I’ve since heard it’s totally weird be to taught philosophy in high school let alone a Catholic high school) for teaching us about logical fallacies!!’

[Safwan.Hossain]

Good video. Logical fallacies are the most common tactic used in online sports debates

[djones]

The worst is the fallacy fallacy.
Just because something is poorly argued doesn't mean it is wrong.

The point being, if you are correct but your logic isn't 100% sound, you need to improve your argument.
Sometimes you just need more evidence because you can't be absolutely definitive.
Sometimes that is good enough.

The slippery slope is a good example.
Just because you have drawn a trend line based on past results doesn't necessarily mean that future events will continue to follow the trend.
However if you completely ignore trend lines you are also a fool.
If your trend line is made of 2 points its a bad example, if it is 5 or 100 you might want to pay closer attention.

[jademarin]

I love this video so much. Very straight forward, has great visuals and enticing voice. Really helped me out with my homework tonight. No I’m not a bot I’m just super faded rn and trying to get my point across but I still feel smart form this video. Anywayssss have a happy day!

[Lughnerson]

Imagine how the world would come to a standstill if politicians and media messiahs were required to speak logically, and use objective facts.

[calista]

This was great! I hate looking at boring powerpoints, I hope you make more videos like these for English clases, 'cause i'm subbin'

[cjpapasito]

Great video, all in all. But right at the end, you create a false dichotomy yourself when you ask us to choose between “rhetoric” and “logic”. Reasoning and logic are aspects of rhetoric, along with all the other appeals and fallacies we use. Using logic and reasoning well are powerful rhetorical tools, but they are just one of the ways we engage in dialogue with each other in the hopes of changing each other’s minds and gaining assent through debate/discussion.

[carealoo]

2:50 I like how the video doesn't entertain the idea that Ethan is home and just doesn't want to talk to her, because that's too sad a thought.

[n]

Something that sometimes happens to me is that when someone cooks something that looks and/or smells good, I say "That looks good", or "That smells good", but the one who cooked it replies almost as if correcting me saying "It IS good". As if I was saying that it only smells or looks good but probably doesn't taste good. That always annoys me and I can't understand how someone's logic can be so twisted to assume that I'm saying it doesn't taste good just because I say it looks/smells good. Can someone give me some insight on this? or if you respond like this, please explain!

[kurokishi]

Watching this makes me question myself

Am i just lazy but keep making excuses to get my way outa problem?

Do i assume things wrong then say that it is wrong?

[danri]

Had to watch this for PHIL 2050 at UVU. It was an alright video.

[chad]

I was in a relationship with someone that always used the false dichotomy on me … if they texted me or called and I didn’t answer it meant I was cheating on them…. They never thought about I was at work or if I was sleeping when it was 3am.

[unconscious]

Thanks for explaining it very easy to understand 🥰 Keep up the good work 💕

[Ivan-tdkb]

Logical fallacies are often used to shutdown legitimate concerns. There’s definitely a bias towards being open to possibilities over being cautious.

[MYfriendsknow]

Wonderful !!! Thank you - I plan to use for Homeschool

[thebloodgroupmates]

superb editing and explanation! thank you

[rationalmango]

Great introduction to some of the most common logical fallacies.