An informal fallacy is an attempt at making a logical argument where there’s a failure in the reasoning itself. This can stem from a number of causes, such as the misapplication of words and phrases, ...

It is obvious that teaching and research in informal logic (critical thinking, rhetoric) is a growth industry, indeed one of burgeoning proportions. Judging by skyrocketing enrolments and the ...

Outstanding. Articles like this are why Ars is the first news/tech site I visit each day. Haven't had time to read the article yet, as I'm leaving for work directly, but one small question about the ...