Tag Archives: rules of logic

Occam’s razor is about assumptions, not simplicity

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Fallacy Man

Occam’s razor is an important tool for critical thinking, and it is employed constantly in science. Nevertheless, it is often misunderstood and is frequently (and erroneously) stated as, “the simplest solution is usually the correct one.” This is an unfortunate … Continue reading →

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The importance of logical fallacies

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Fallacy Man

As anyone who frequents this blog knows, I spend a lot of time talking about logical fallacies. I frequently criticize peoples’ arguments for having them, and I present them as a reason for rejecting particular lines of thought. Nevertheless, many … Continue reading →

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I used to be a science denier: My journey from pseudoscience to skepticism

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Fallacy Man

In this post, I decided to do something a bit different and write about my personal background rather than debunking woo, explaining a logical/scientific concept, or any of the other things that I usually do on this blog. The embarrassing … Continue reading →

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Don’t attack the straw men: Straw man fallacies and reductio ad absurdum fallacies

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Fallacy Man

People love to argue. We all have views and opinions, and we tend to promote them prominently and viciously attack opposing ideas. There is nothing inherently wrong with that as long as your views are evidence-based and you use proper … Continue reading →

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Don’t tell people to “Google it.” That’s your job, not theirs

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Fallacy Man

I spend a lot of time debating people on the internet, and, unsurprisingly, I frequently encounter people who make outlandish claims without providing any evidence to support those claims. In such situations, I typically ask them to present their sources, … Continue reading →

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