19 Common Fallacies, Explained.

A quick guide to logical fallacies. Fallacies include ad hominem, appeals to authority, the fallacy fallacy, circular arguments, etc.

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[_jared]

If you listen closely, you'll hear me claim that Richard Nixon walked on the moon. Perhaps it was a mistake, or perhaps it was a way of subtly reminding you that you shouldn't believe everything you hear on the internet.

I also wish I had made a distinction between formal and informal fallacies. Maybe this deserves a much longer video.

[dienekes]

0:50 - Ad Hominem
1:22 - Strawman
1:47 - Appeal to Authority
1:12 - False Dilemma
2:39 - Equivocation
3:12 - Circular Argument
3:54 - Hasty Generalization
4:03 - Comparative Fallacy
4:29 - Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
4:58 - Appeal to Ignorance
5:10 - Appeal to Nature
5:34 - Appeal to Popularity
5:51 - Guilt by Association
6:06 - No True Scotsman
6:27 - Fallacy of Composition
6:33 - Fallacy of Division
6:38 - Appeal to Hypocrisy
6:59 - Burden of Proof Fallacy
7:18 - The Fallacy Fallacy

[BrianBrayMedia]

I like that you included the fallacy fallacy. It's something that debaters waiting to pounce on a logical fantasy often forget: that someone who uses a logical fallacy isn't automatically precluded from being right in their overall position.

[interesting]

Political debates use these as their primary source of arguments.

[simonbarry]

This is the best video I've listened to in a long time, you express a lot of veey relevant and useful communication concepts in a short space of time - and you do it clearly and with balance.
Thank you.

[flyingsodwai]

Thanks for not having a useless intro sequence and instead just starting at the start of the video. Love it.

[bobs]

I enjoy how you get to the point and so value our time

[richardschatz]

I've been wanting a video that briefly and concisely sums up fallacies. Thanks for providing that. Nicely done.

[lukedmoss]

Thanks for this resource! Clear and concise. I appreciate your content and collected thoughts. I'd love a separate video too, if you feel so inspired, about how you address fallacies in day-to-day life... I recognize that's a lot of work, but at least I personally do find it highly interesting and engaging.

Common patterns that will lead you astray~logical fallacies.
How do you view these as related to cognitive biases? I personally find them very similar but are not necessarily linked as they exist in different contexts. But the interplay between theory and practice is engaging for me.

[thebitterbeginning]

Once you read about all of the popular logical fallacies, you see them everywhere and you can't unsee them.

All students ought to pass rigorous testing on this stuff to graduate from high school. Our "education" system doesn't seem interesting in teaching how to think; just "what" to think.

Thanks for the video!

[Arcandumb]

I’m new to your channel and just wanted to say thank you for creating such great content. I’m learning a lot and appreciate your insights, lessons, and reading suggestions.

[waggishsagacity]

This was really good. Just listing these fallacies and explaining them reminded me (and others, I imagine) that our arguments sometimes, but hopefully, not often) deserve a better treatment and greater care. Thanks very mucjh.

[Heathen.Deity.]

I’m always looking to improve my reasoning and argumentation - even if it’s with myself as a little introspection bash. This video is excellent for breaking each item down succinctly.
I also chuckled at the example for the circular argument, as the most common instance I’ve come across this issue is exactly that.

[ladysphinx]

Just scanned through the book and I'm going to enjoy reading it. I love how there's a version for dyslexic people. Going to make it so much easier to work through it.

[neilifill]

I must listen to this again. I significantly scaled back participation on social media because some people decompose into name calling and othering (and sometimes rather quickly!) when you disagree with them.

[davidnorman]

Clearly explained and highly comprehensible. I have encountered them all and been guilty of some, but I was unaware that these strategies all have names. Thank you!

[jahidoyon]

Enjoyed learning about logical fallacies.
Being a law student, I feel I can make good use of the learnings...
I added in my task list to learn more about logical fallacies.
More detailed videos on the topic shall be highly appreciated.

Best Regards from 🇧🇩

[Byfleetboy]

Such a shame about "begging the question" but you are right that the phrase has been lost to linguistic ignorance.

[learnpianobyear]

I’ve just discovered something about myself through your distinctive labelling of argumentation strategies.
Thank you!
I wishing you much success🎉

[josephbelisle]

Beautiful. Well done. One of the best videos ive seen in a while.