This book is a simple guide to 100 logical fallacies: common mistakes in reasoning that make bad arguments seem true. Written in clear, easy language, this book explains what fallacies are, how they work, why they are wrong, and what to do instead. Each fallacy is explained in a practical one-page format, with simple examples and a short logical proof showing why the argument fails.
Inside, you will learn how to spot fallacies such as:
Straw Man
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Emotion
False Dilemma
Slippery Slope
Cherry Picking
Circular Reasoning
Confirmation Bias
Appeal to Authority
Moving the Goalposts
And many more
This book is not written to help you attack people or win arguments by force. It is written to help you think more clearly, avoid fooling yourself, and protect yourself from being tricked by weak reasoning.
You will learn how to return every argument to the central question:
What is the claim, and what evidence proves it?
Whether you are a student, teacher, writer, thinker, debater, or simply someone who wants to understand the world more clearly, this book will give you a practical map for recognising bad reasoning and seeking truth.
Learn to spot bad arguments.
Avoid being misled.
Think more clearly.
Seek truth.
