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In this episode of The Perspicacious Perspective, I break down 21 of the most common logical fallacies that distort reasoning, debates, and everyday decision-making. From obvious traps like Ad Hominem attacks and Straw Man arguments to subtler pitfalls like the Accent Fallacy and Sunk Cost Fallacy, I explain what each fallacy is, why it matters, and how to spot it in conversations, media, and online debates.

I give real-world examples and practical advice so you can sharpen your critical thinking, avoid manipulation, and stop falling for bad arguments. Whether you want to improve your logic skills, navigate debates confidently, or protect yourself from persuasive nonsense, this episode equips you with the tools to think clearly and critically.

Logical Fallacies Master List:

https://utminers.utep.edu/omwilliamson/engl1311/fallacies.htm

1. Ad Hominem

2. Straw Man

3. Appeal to Ignorance / Argument from Ignorance

4. Slippery Slope

5. Circular Reasoning

6. Hasty Generalisation

7. Post Hoc / False Cause

8. Red Herring

9. Appeal to Authority

10. Appeal to Emotion

11. Tu Quoque

12. Appeal to Tradition

13. Appeal to Consequences

14. Personal Incredulity

15. Appeal to Spite

16. Texas Sharpshooter

17. Oversimplication

18. Moving the Goalposts

19. Accent Fallacy

20. Sunk Cost Fallacy

21. Nirvana fallacy