Spotting Fallacies
Students examine common logical fallacies and learn how to evaluate the validity of arguments. They practice identifying flawed reasoning in media and debate.
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Students examine common logical fallacies and learn how to evaluate the validity of arguments. They practice identifying flawed reasoning in media and debate.
Key Questions
- What is a logical fallacy?
- How can we spot bad arguments?
- Why do people use fallacies to persuade?
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