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How to Disagree

March 2008
Logic (from the Greek λογική , logikē ) [ 1 ] refers to both the study of modes of reasoning (which are valid , and which are fallacious ) [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and the use of valid reasoning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic

Logic

A fallacy is incorrect argument in logic and rhetoric resulting in a lack of validity , or more generally, a lack of soundness .

List of fallacies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fallacies

Formal fallacy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formal_fallacy In philosophy , a formal fallacy is a pattern of reasoning that is always wrong. This is due to a flaw in the logical structure of the argument which renders the argument invalid .

Informal logic

Informal logic , intuitively, refers to the principles of logic and logical thought outside of a formal setting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_logic

Bias

Bias is an inclination of temperament outlook to present or hold a partial perspective at the expense of (possibly equally valid) alternatives in reference to objects, people, or groups. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bias
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_bias A cognitive bias is a pattern of deviation in judgment. Whereby, inferences of other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion [ 1 ] .

Cognitive bias

List of cognitive biases

Many cognitive biases have been demonstrated by research in psychology and behavioral economics . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases