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Fallacy Files: Main Menu

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Fallacies & Pitfalls in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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."
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Fallacy Files: Begging the Question

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses the error in logic behind the fallacy of Begging the Question (also known as Circular Argument, Circular Reasoning, Circulus in Probando, Petitio Principii, or Vicious Circle). Although a great deal of information about the...
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Bbc: H2g2 Circular Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Excellent definition and discussion of the term "Circular Reasoning," including a couple of very clear examples.
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Cal State Fullerton: Common Fallacies in Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...