Logic In Philosophy: Logical Fallacies And Common Mistakes

Name: Logic In Philosophy: Logical Fallacies And Common Mistakes
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Logic, reasoning and logical fallacies like ad hominem, misuse of political correctness, and creating our own blindspots

Created byAlex Genadinik

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Learn common logical errors we make in daily life
Not fall for poorly made arguments
Win more debates
Have better and more productive communication
Improve your reasoning skills
Understand when political correctness is damaging and when it is useful

Course content

6 sections • 32 lectures • 2h 0m total length

Introduction and welcome to this logic and logical fallacies course3:06

Inductive and deductive reasoning2:21
Examine deductive and inductive reasoning to understand how we reach conclusions, comparing top-down arguments with bottom-up evidence while recognizing biases and avoiding foregone conclusions.
Ampliative reasoning6:45
The Socratic Method for brainstorming6:47
Explore the Socratic method as a dialogue to seek truth, reject weak arguments, and build stronger ones through questioning and thoughtful brainstorming.
How to treat others with opposing point of view5:09
Surrounding yourself with similars1:43
Surrounding yourself with similares on social media reinforces only one side of an issue. Seek balanced exposure to avoid an entrenched, emotionally reinforced worldview and develop a more accurate view.

Irrelevant argument1:48
Red Herring5:18
Spot the red herring as a distraction that diverts from the main issue; acknowledge the point, then redirect discussions back to the original question.
Ad Hominem2:22
Straw Man argument3:29
Learn how the straw man distorts arguments to make them easier to attack, turning good intentions into weak claims. Recognize manipulation to uncover truth and spot logical fallacies.
The twisted argument1:37
Argument from lack of knowledge - also known as the argument from ignorance3:20
Case studies can be misleading2:25
Statistics vs. case studies3:04
Blindly trusting old assumptions2:29
Correlation does not imply causation1:02
Wishful thinking that feels good, but isn't backed by sound reasoning1:27
Being uncomfortable with having negative thoughts and ideas1:43
Challenge the avoidance of negative arguments and wishful thinking by facing difficult thoughts honestly about not all people are good, access the world's truth, and resist bullying pressure to conform.
Non-confrontation and giving into bullies and threat of anger3:46
Examine how non-confrontation and fear of anger lead to appeasing bullies, eroding freedom of expression and philosophical integrity, and learn to evaluate controversial thoughts openly.
Political correctness2:10
Examines political correctness as a double-edged tool that protects against offense and guides sensitivity, while also risking thought suppression and silencing in schools, workplaces, and society.
Slippery slope fallacy that creates anxiety, and how to deal with it5:26
Power of slogan2:13
Can't disprove a negative2:52
Group belonging confusion4:12
Ontology, Epistemology, and bias3:58
Explore epistemology and ontology, and how belief, biases, and emotions shape knowledge, referencing Descartes and the phrase I think therefore I am to think clearly and avoid impulsive judgments.

Requirements

The only requirement is an open and a curious mind.

Description

This course will help you think more clearly through many of life's dilemmas and difficult situations.

Some logical fallacies you might be familiar with are:

Ad hominem, begging the question, red herring fallacy, hasty generalization, false dichotomy, slippery slope fallacy, tu quoque, appeal to authority, and false dilemma.

We will focus on these issues and a number of other issues throughout the course, and mainly finding inconsistencies of how we understand the world, situation, and how those inconsistencies and errors have an impact on our decisions in regard to our lives.

PHILOSOPHY APPLIED TO REAL-LIFE

Philosophy can be boring to study because it's sometimes hard to apply it to real-world situations. In this course, I make sure that the ideas explained have real-world applications, which immediately makes this topic interesting and useful in life.

Coming soon: Logic in debates.

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If you have questions, know that I am here to help! I answer 99% of student questions within 24 hours. Many students tell me that other instructors don't respond. Well, I do because

1) I care about my students.

2) I feel a responsibility to make sure that students get their money's worth from the course.

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Who this course is for:

People who value continuing education and personal growth.

Logic In Philosophy: Logical Fallacies And Common Mistakes

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Course content

Introduction and welcome to this logic and logical fallacies course1 lecture • 3min

Reasoning: Inductive and deductive reasoning5 lectures • 23min

Logical fallacies19 lectures • 55min

Logic exercise2 lectures • 2min

Additional thoughts3 lectures • 33min

Conclusion - thank you for being a great student2 lectures • 5min

Requirements

Description

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