In any debate or discussion, it’s important to be able to accurately represent and understand the arguments of the other side. However, sometimes people engage in a fallacious form of argumentation known as the “Strawman” fallacy. This involves misrepresenting or oversimplifying someone’s argument in order to make it easier to attack or dismiss. In this…
Month: February 2023
Tone Policing
In any conversation or debate, it’s important to focus on the content of what is being said, rather than how it is being said. However, there are times when people can get caught up in the delivery of a message, rather than the actual message itself. This is where the fallacy of “Tone Policing” can…
Appeal to Motive
In the realm of critical thinking, a fallacy is an error in reasoning that can undermine the validity of an argument or belief. Fallacies can take many forms, and it’s important to be able to identify them in order to make informed and rational decisions. One common fallacy is the “Appeal to Motive”, which assumes…