A fallacy is an invalid or misleading reasoning that seems correct and convincing. Fallacies are frequently found in lots of fields, especially when arguing for or against causes or all sorts of interests. Every sincere communication should avoid fallacies as much as possible. It’s also useful to know which they are and how to detect and fight them.

Our goal is to explain the basics of the most common fallacies, using a format that makes it easy to share on social media. We are motivated by the desire of promoting rational thinking, to have a good head on our shoulders. We hope you like it.

All the fallacies can be found on the right menu or scrolling down this same page. To go to its page, click on the fallacy’s thumbnail.

Affirming the consequent

A silentio falacy

Appeal to tradition

Appeal to the stick

Argumentum ad conditionallis

Appeal to consequences

Appeal to the person

Appeal to ignorance

Argumentum ad nauseam

Argumentum ad populum

Argumentum ad verecundiam

Special pleading fallacy

Texas sharpshooter fallacy

Strawman fallacy

Hasty generalization

Begging the question

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

Slippery slope fallacy

False dilemma fallacy

You tubium fallacy

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