It is generally (although not universally) accepted that people have "free will", which I would define (off the cuff) as possessing the ability to make decisions that are not manda …

Understanding poor argument and being able to respond to it is so important to skeptical and critical thinking. A big part of this is being aware of logical traps. So, name your …

We are all intelligent people and it is only a childs game, but I thought I'd ask if anyone would like to join in and provide their 'proof' that the invisible unicorns that live at …

What is a Argument from final Consequences logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

Lacking a better name, I call it the "Appeal to hypocrisy fallacy" and see it quite often. Here is a classic example: You support capital punishment/the way, but are agains …

What is a Non-Sequitur logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a False Continuum logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a Ad hominem Logical Fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a False Dichotomy logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a argument from authority logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a Straw Man logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

There is a tendency of people to use 'ad hominem' as a defence, when in fact it isn't an actual ad hominem. Example: "Your 9-11 Truther beliefs are garbage because you are an idio …

What is a Special pleading logical fallacy? And what are the classic examples?

What is a Ad ignorantiam Logical Fallacy? And what are the classic examples?