⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: F. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. ☢️ I' Fallacy. ☢️ Logical F' ☝️ Weerakkody. ☝️ Machi (2016) Fallacy. Fallacy. Argument that uses faulty reasoning A special case is a mathematical fallacy, an intentionally invalid mathematical proof with a concealed, or subtle, error. Mathematical fallacies are typically crafted and exhibited for educational purposes, usually taking the form of false proofs of obvious contradictions.[6] Overview[edit] Fallacies are types of erroneous reasoning that render arguments logically unsound.[7] According to The New Handbook of Cognitive Therapy Techniques, they include "unsubstantiated assertions that are often delivered with a conviction that makes them sound as though they are proven facts Recognizing fallacies in everyday arguments may be difficult since arguments are often embedded in rhetorical patterns that obscure the logical connections between statements.
Argumentation theory provides a different approach to understanding and classifying fallacies. Fallacies are used in place of valid reasoning to communicate a point with the intention to persuade. See also[edit]