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'''A logical fallacy is an argument that may sound convincing or true but is actually flawed.''' While they may seem convincing at first, logical fallacies often fall apart under scrutiny. Logical fallacies have long been used in debates to weaken an opponent's argument by pointing out its flaws. As with the development of the internet and the [[Library of Babel|over abundance of information]] it is important to maintain ones [[critical analysis]] skills and be able to find logical fallacies in popular discourse. The most common to look out for include: | '''A logical fallacy is an argument that may sound convincing or true but is actually logically flawed.''' While they may seem convincing at first, logical fallacies often fall apart under scrutiny. Logical fallacies have long been used in debates to weaken an opponent's argument by pointing out its flaws. As with the development of the internet and the [[Library of Babel|over abundance of information]] it is important to maintain ones [[critical analysis]] skills and be able to find logical fallacies in popular discourse. The most common to look out for include: | ||
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