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Definition:
The human faculty of reason is our ability to think critically and rationally about matters in an
effort to establish a truth or likely truth as opposed to a falsehood or likely falsehood. Through
the use of reason, we are able to develop logically coherent ideas and principles which guide us in
our actions and beliefs.
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Related Resources:
Logic and Skepticism...
What is an argument? What is an explanation? What are logical fallacies? Learn more about all of these topics and improve your debating and critical thinking skills...What is a Fallacy?
Fallacies are defects in an argument - other than false premises - which cause an argument to be invalid, unsound or weak. By understanding what fallacies are, you can avoid making them and more easily detect them in the work of others.Index of Fallacies
Known logical fallacies listed in categories and explained as to why they are defects in arguments as opposed to valid reasoning. Examples are included so that you can better see what is happening.
