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'''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 | '''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 and are useful in self analysis as the mind often uses erroneous arguments on oneself. The most common to look out for include: | ||
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