Understanding 'Defensible' - contexts where actions can be argued with valid defenses, though not necessarily proven right.
Dialectics is a logical discussion aimed at uncovering the truth, investigating or discussing the truth of opinions, and is central to Marxist praxis.
A logical argument is a sequence of statements or reasons that lead to a conclusion. This concept is fundamental in philosophy, mathematics, and various fields of science and humanities.
A statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument.
Understanding the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc logical fallacy which assumes that if event Y followed event X, then event Y was caused by event X.
An exploration of two common logical fallacies: the Post Hoc fallacy, which mistakenly infers direct causation from sequential events, and the Slippery Slope fallacy, which argues that one event will inevitably lead to another, often extreme, event.
A comprehensive examination of redundant arguments, their significance in discussions, and how to identify and avoid them.
The Straw Man Fallacy involves misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack. This tactic can divert the discussion from the original topic to a distorted version, simplifying the opposition’s stance and refuting that distorted argument.
The Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy occurs when it is assumed that if one event follows another, it was also caused by the former. This fallacious reasoning improperly connects unrelated events or causes.
