Logical fallacy

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  1. All fish live in the water.
  2. All trout live in the water.
  3. Therefore all trout are fish.


Likewise, an argument can be logically valid but still wrong.

  1. All bugs are insects.
  2. All spiders are bugs.
  3. Therefore, all spiders are insects.

Some of the premises are factually incorrect, and the conclusion is also untrue. However, the conclusion is an accurate deduction based on those premises. Validity and soundness are also discussed in the relevant article.

For examples of logical fallacies, visit the logical fallacies category.

External Links

Logic & Fallacies: Constructing a Logical Argument at The Secular Web

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