A logical fallacy is a false or misleading argument.
They typically occur when someone is trying to make a logos argument — an argument based in facts and logic.
In This Lesson
Logical Fallacies
- 10 commonly used logical fallacies
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Activity
Identify the logical fallacy
Students will have a list of logical fallacies and a group of examples. They will match the example to the logical fallacy it demonstrates.
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