The Tuttle Twins Guide to Logical Fallacies (Connor Boyack)

The Tuttle Twins Guide to Logical Fallacies

In a society where countless ideas are being shared, debated, and analyzed, it’s more important than ever to sift out the good ones from among the bad ones. And when people you respect and trust use arguments that sound persuasive, how can you determine if they are correct?

One of the most commonly used methods of spreading misinformation is the use of a logical fallacy—a bad argument that makes something seem truthful that actually might not be. These types of arguments are used repeatedly, and there are many different types.

Fortunately, these logical fallacies can be learned, so they can be avoided. Armed with this information, you’ll be equipped to understand when people are sharing an idea that is wrong or making a claim that isn’t true. You’ll become an expert debater by being able to point out a flaw in an opponent’s argument.

That makes this book dangerous—a guidebook for teenagers and young adults who want to explore the ins and outs of how to win arguments and point out problems in others’ ideas. Use this book wisely!

The List of Fallacies (Table of Contents)

1. The Strawman
2. False Cause
3. Appeal to Emotion
4. Slippery Slope
5. Ad Hominem
6. Personal Incredulity
7. Special Pleading
8. Loaded Question
9. Burden of Proof
10. Ambiguity
11. The Gambler
12. The Bandwagon
13. Appeal to Authority
14. Composition & Division
15. No True Scotsman
16. Origins
17. Black or White
18. Begging the Question
19. Appeal to Nature
20. Anecdotal
21. The Sharpshooter
22. Middle Ground
23. Tu Quoque
24. The Fallacy Fallacy

About the Author

Connor Boyack is president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank. In that capacity, he has spearheaded a number of successful policy reforms in areas such as education reform, civil liberties, government transparency, business deregulation, personal freedom, and more.

Connor has published 22 books and sold over 1.5 million copies. His The Tuttle Twins series for children introduces young readers to economic, political, and civic principles.

Illustrated by Elijah Stanfield