Logic: Understanding the Framework of Thought
We will begin our study of the fundamentals of logic today.
Affirming the Consequent: A Common Formal Fallacy
Error 1 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Denying the Antecedent: Another Formal Fallacy
Error 2 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
False Dilemma (Bifurcation Fallacy): Limiting Choices Unnecessarily
Error 3 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Circular Reasoning: Assuming the Conclusion
Error 4 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Non Sequitur: When Conclusions Don't Follow
Error 3 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Exclusive Premises Fallacy: A Formal Logical Error
Error 4 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Illicit Major/Minor Term: A Formal Logical Error
Error 5 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Four-Term Fallacy: Too Many Terms in a Syllogism
Error 6 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Undistributed Middle: A Common Formal Fallacy
Error 7 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Two Negative Premises Fallacy: A Formal Logical Error
Error 8 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Existential Fallacy: Assuming Existence Without Evidence
Error 9 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Positive Conclusion from Negative Premises: A Formal Logical Error
Error 10 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic
Negative Conclusion from Affirmative Premises: A Formal Logical Error
Error 11 that can occur in formal logicThe Structure of Formal Logic