Fallacies Of Irrelevance

Learn how to keep a discussion focused by recognizing common diversionary fallacies. Ad hominem attacks try to undermine... (more)

Learn how to keep a discussion focused by recognizing common diversionary fallacies. Ad hominem attacks try to undermine the arguer instead of the argument. Straw man tactics substitute a weaker argument for a stronger one. And red herrings introduce an irrelevant subject. As in other lectures, examine fascinating cases of each. (less)