Category Archives: Rules of Logic

Don’t be intellectually lazy

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Fallacy Man

In recent conversations on this page, I have been struck by just how intellectually lazy science-deniers usually are. This is hardly a novel observation, but I think it bears discussion. I also want to note that this sort of lazy … Continue reading →

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Incredulity fallacy: I’m right because I can’t believe I’m wrong

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Fallacy Man

I want to briefly discuss a logical fallacy that is surprisingly common, despite being so obviously absurd. I suspect that most people committing this fallacy do so without ever actually contemplating what they are saying, and it is my hope … Continue reading →

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The “it’s banned in Europe” fallacy

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Fallacy Man

The title of this post is written somewhat in jest because this is not a formally recognized fallacy; nevertheless, it is a very common line of reasoning that is logically flawed and very closely aligned with multiple fallacies. The argument, … Continue reading →

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The problem with “just asking questions”

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Fallacy Man

Asking questions is generally a good thing. Indeed, questions are the very foundation of science. People become scientists because they are curious and like to ask questions, and science itself is simply a systematic method for asking and answering questions. … Continue reading →

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Don’t cherry pick your experts

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Fallacy Man

The appeal to authority fallacy is one of the most common logical fallacies in internet debates. It is a favorite tactic among climate change deniers, anti-vaccers, young earth creationists, and pretty much anyone else who rejects “mainstream” science. I previously … Continue reading →

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