Philosophy · 2nd Year · Foundations of Philosophical Thinking · 1.º Período
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.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 1.5: Recognise common logical fallacies.NCCA Key Skill: Communicating.
About This Topic
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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