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Being right and reasons - A course on fallacies
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Being right and reasons - A course on fallacies

Better communication skills
Created byYves Baptiste, Matthew Nettle
Last updated 7/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • You'll be able to understand what a fallacy actually is
  • You'll learn better communication skills
  • You'll learn about 16 different fallacies and how they're used in exchanges
  • You 'll be able to recognise these 16 different fallacies
  • You 'll be able to effectively react to and deal with these 16 different fallacies
  • You'll be able to understand what these 16 fallacies do in a business setting

Course content

3 sections • 19 lectures • 3h 44m total length

  • Introduction9:59

    Introduction to Being right and reasons: skills for better communication.

  • Rating this course3:00

    Rating this course.

Requirements

  • A reasonably good understanding of written and verbal English
  • No other experience is needed. You'll learn everything you need to know.

Description

Unlock the Power of Reasoning with Our Comprehensive Course on Fallacies!

Communication skills are important, and so are fallacies. Have you noticed how some people seem to want or need to win an argument at whatever cost, or even with a false argument? Do you sometimes have the feeling you are being manipulated, but do not see how? Do you know what an ad hominem is? Are you capable of recognising an slippery slope fallacy in a discussion? Do you often find yourself being overwhelmed by discussions, debates and arguments that appear somewhat flawed or have a good dose of misinformation in them, yet you can’t work out what the issues are? Doesn’t that seem or feel like manipulation? All is not lost as our course on fallacies (errors in reasoning) is precisely what you need to help you sharpen your listening and critical thinking skills so that you are empowered with an ability to engage in more meaningful conversations.


What You Will Learn


We delve deep into fallacies, ranging from the subtle to the most blatant, that can derail even the most logical of arguments, like the straw man fallacy, the red herring fallacy and the fallacy of sunk costs . You’ll learn how to identify them and what techniques you can adopt to counter them. Through your understanding of how and why these fallacies are used you will enhance your analytical skills and become a more persuasive communicator, in your personal and in your professional interactions. And you could even win an argument, if that is your goal!


  • Gain a comprehensive overview of various types of fallacies used in written and verbal communication.

  • Learn that winning an argument is not as important as being able to construct a great narrative based on logic and evidence.

  • How to use sound reasoning and judgement in your daily discourse and in a business environment.

  • How fallacies can adversely affect business performance.

  • Develop your critical thinking and make informed decisions.

  • You’ll learn how to articulate your thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively, giving you the confidence to become an independent thinker.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to elevate their ability to discourse with logic and reason.
  • Business leaders that strive for improved team performance.
  • Employees that seek a greater depth of quality in their business relationships.
  • Parents that want to give their children a good grounding in intelligent discussion.

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