Thursday, May 18, 2006

Blowing Fallacies

Be careful how you say that one!

• On "Spotting the fallacious argument" by lawyer Paul Mark Sandler
Logical Fallacies from virtuescience.com
• On using logic in composition. (English 101, yes, but a good refresher.)
Logic & Fallacies (from infidels.org)
Logical Fallacies in Writing
• FAQ on Constructing a Logical Argument
Hundreds of links from issues of logic, critical thinking, rhetoric, statistics, persuasion, etc.
• How Thinking Goes Wrong: Twenty-five Fallacies That Lead Us to Believe Weird ThingsLogical Fallacies and the Art of Debate
The Fallacy files (searchable and excellent)
Argumentative writing (Purdue's on-line writing lab)
Critical Thinking Mini-Lessons
Teaching Critical Thinking (great pdf document by Tim van Gelder)
Persuasion Analysis
Spotting fake photos (OK, not on argument or logic, but in the age of "Photoshop for the masses" everyone needs to be on their toes.
Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes
• Entire website on changing minds and persuasion
Assertiveness and self-confidence and a whole plethora of great articles for those interested in personal and organizational development
• Finally, Monty Python video clip: the argument clinic (classic stuff).

Hat tip: Presentation Zen

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