fromPsychology Today2 months agoWhen and How to Use Personal AttacksAd hominem arguments attack the speaker rather than the argument, a tactic often viewed negatively in formal contexts.
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agophilosophyThe Logic of Conspiracy Theories III: Argument by ExampleConspiracy theorists can construct logical arguments, but careful scrutiny is needed to avoid accepting fallacies.
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agophilosophyThe Logic of Conspiracy Theories II: Analogical ArgumentConspiracy theorists leverage analogical reasoning, drawing seemingly logical comparisons to support their claims, though this can lead to false conclusions.
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agophilosophyThe Logic of Conspiracy Theories III: Argument by Example
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agophilosophyThe Logic of Conspiracy Theories II: Analogical Argument
fromA Philosopher's Blog4 months agoFearful GeneralizationReasoning is essential but can become flawed under the influence of fear, leading to poor conclusions.
