logical fallacies

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Logical fallacies
Common errors in reasoning that weaken arguments.
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Ad hominem
Attacks character instead of addressing the arguments.
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False analogy
Compares dissimilar items, which weakens the argument.
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Straw man
Oversimplifies an opponent's view and attacks that version.
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Circular argument
Restates the argument without providing proof.
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Slippery slope
Claims that one action will lead to a series of negative outcomes.