Curated OER
Monty Python and the Quest for the Perfect Fallacy
Pupils study ten fallacies that represent the most common mistakes in reasoning. In groups, students evaluate given arguments and identify the fallacy and/or bobby-trap in each one. Pupils study larger arguments and discover reasons...
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Logic
This site can get as detailed as you care to get in the study of logic. Start at the beginning for a definition of logic, and continue on for more in depth study.
Other
Fallacy Files: Main Menu
This site contains a wealth of information about logical fallacies (flawed logic) and gives detailed explanations of some of the most common forms, which are listed in a menu along the left hand side of the page. Since many of these...
Other
Fallacies & Pitfalls in Psychology
This page lists and explains 18 of the most commonly used logical fallacies. "The name of each fallacy is followed by a brief description and an example from the field of psychology."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Begging the Question
Test your knowledge of the fallacy of begging the question.
Other
Bridge8: Animations: Critical Thinking
A series of six short animated videos teaching critical thinking skills. Each video is about 2 minutes. Comments area at the bottom of the page.
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Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Logical Fallacies [Pdf]
A slide show explaining different types of fallacies in persuasive texts including personal attack, bandwagon, appeal to authority, and many more. Then try to find the fallacy in several examples; answers and explanations provided.
Other
Cal State Fullerton: Common Fallacies in Reasoning
This page from California State University at Fullerton list twenty-three common fallacies in reasoning. Each includes an explanation and two examples. The list includes the following: faulty cause, sweeping generalization, hasty...
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Pathetic Fallacy
This is a glossary entry for the term "Pathetic Fallacy" including a definition and literary examples.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Begging the Question
This encyclopedia article on the fallacy of "begging the question" separates it into two subcategories (circular argument and raising the question), and provides a discussion and examples of both.
