Logical Fallacy

The Straw Man Fallacy

Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

The Bandwagon Fallacy

Believing something is true because many people do.

The Appeal to Authority Fallacy

Relying too heavily on the opinion of a single person.

The False Dilemma Fallacy

Presenting complex issues as only having two opposing sides.

The Hasty Generalization Fallacy

Drawing expansive conclusions based on insufficient evidence.

The Ad Hominem Fallacy

Attacking someone personally instead of refuting their argument.

The Circular Reasoning Fallacy

Assuming the conclusion is true without offering evidence.

The Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy

Arguing a conclusion is true because there is no evidence against it.

The Slippery Slope Fallacy

Claiming a decision will lead to a series of unintended negative consequences.

The Red Herring Fallacy

Diverting attention from the real issue by focusing on a different one.

The Selective Evidence Fallacy

Cherry-picking evidence that supports an argument while ignoring contradictory evidence.