Master the Art of Argumentation: Identifying and Avoiding Fallacies
During this module, you will investigate the sphere of logical fallacies and know how to detect and prevent them in your reasoning and that of other people.
Key Topics:
Understanding Logical Fallacies: Their Definition and Use in Debates: Get the definition of logical fallacies and their implications on arguments.
Common Fallacies: Extensive catalog of fallacies, from ad hominems to straw-manning and false analogies, and many more.
Identifying Fallacies: Trainer’s ability to identify fallacies in his/her reasoning and that of others.
Avoiding Fallacies: Avoiding fallacies in one's arguments and opposing fallacies made by other people with the use of appropriate techniques.
Module Activities:
Interactive Quizzes: Attempt to test your knowledge of logical fallacies and whether they are used and to what effect.
Real-World Examples: Examine actual speeches, debates, and everyday conversations for the presence of any fallacies.
Practice Exercises: Try your hand at several situations doling out and detecting fallacies.
Case Studies: Read case studies and find the logical errors in the arguments presented.
By the end of this module, you will be able to recognize and evade logical fallacies, enhance your arguments, and become a better communicator.