Clear and rational thinking is essential for effective decision-making and communication in the work place. However, logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument—are ...

This week we begin with a Thread of the Day by Aaron M who conjures up the topic of fallacies largely held throughout the automotive world. - The Ford Focus is a "P.O.S." Now that you've read a few ...

Dec. 19 — To the Editor: When you can’t quite put your finger on something, it can be frustrating. This is often the case when attempting to decode conservative arguments. My conclusion is that many ...

All too many people behave as if they are experts in everything. The internet is partially to blame. The widespread availability of information is both a blessing and a curse. Indeed, the adage "a ...

In support of our positions and against other positions, we make arguments. Some arguments are based on content; others are not. If you’ve had any education in critical thinking, the first thing you ...

In 1809, Jeremy Bentham, the founder of utilitarianism, set to work on The Book of Fallacies, the goal of which was to expose the flaws in arguments used to block political reform. Some of those ...

What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy? The ad hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. This fallacy diverts attention from the actual issue ...