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'''Logical fallacies'' are erroneous, illogical, or misleading claims | '''Logical fallacies''' are erroneous, illogical, or misleading arguments or claims | ||
* erroneous = contains an error of fact or | * erroneous = contains an error of fact or | ||
* illogical = draws a conclusion not supported by premises | * illogical = draws a conclusion not supported by premises | ||
* misleading = deliberately constructed to deceive or mislead | * misleading = deliberately constructed to deceive or mislead | ||
See [[Social Studies skills| | See [[Social Studies skills|Social Studies skillsL Logic and observational fallacies]] for list of logical and observational fallacies regarding the Social Sciences. | ||
This article is focused on logical fallacy in essays, persuasion, and rhetoric (Language Arts) | This article is focused on logical fallacy in essays, persuasion, and rhetoric (Language Arts) | ||