A recent example in the news is when immigration discussions devolve into “support this immigration bill or you’re for open borders.” There are many in-between positions (Qiu, 2018).

We’re always pleased when our readers write to us with questions or comments that really make us think. Here, for example, is reader K.S., who writes: Perhaps it was intended facetiously, if so ...

For example, the logical fallacy of the bandwagon is used by McDonald’s when displaying over “100 billion” served on their store signs. It implies you should join the bandwagon because all ...

This form of logical fallacy plays out in politics and on social media, as well. Among notable examples in recent years was former U.S. President Donald Trump's generalizations about Mexicans ...

Now, cognitive biases make us vulnerable to manipulation by logical fallacies. For example, the cognitive bias known as attentional bias, our tendency to pay attention to the most emotionally ...

A quick guide to logical fallacies. Fallacies include ad hominem, appeals to authority, the fallacy fallacy, circular arguments, etc. The Stealth Bombers Have Begun Returning From Iran To U.S ...

The names of logical fallacies often double as common expressions—but they don't always mean the same thing. Not all wishful thinking involves the future. ... For example, mentioning that your ...

Correlation/Causation Logical Fallacy – Implying a cause and effect where there isn’t one. Example: When I eat organic fruit I don’t feel hungry, so I should buy organic fruit instead of non ...

Logical fallacies. EYES WIDE OPEN - Iris Gonzales - The Philippine Star. March 18, 2025 | 12:00am. ... I had a recent chat with businessman Fernando Martinez on the SC’s move.