Spotting Logical Fallacies
11th Grade•75 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify common logical fallacies in arguments.
Practice Questions
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1. Explain the core idea behind the post hoc fallacy. Provide an original example not mentioned in the video.
2. Describe a situation where appealing to popularity might be a reasonable heuristic, and explain why it differs from the bandwagon fallacy.
3. Why is it important to evaluate an authority's expertise when considering their claims, instead of simply accepting their statements at face value?
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9 Logical Fallacies That Fool Even the Smartest People
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