In a June column, I argued that citizens have an ethical obligation to others to think critically and value the truth and facts, even if they are contrary to strong personal emotions and group-held ...

Logical fallacies are flaws in reasoning. They are often called informal fallacies. It's becoming more common for people to call out these fallacies by name. You often hear accusations of people ...

If you’ve been looking for a crash course in basic logic — or just want to explain to a friend exactly what a logical fallacy is — turn your attention to these simple, easy-to-understand videos, which ...

What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy? The ad hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself. This fallacy diverts attention from the actual issue ...

Ardent practitioners of scientific thinking are probably aware of many of these fallacies and can point out when an opponent succumbs to one during a debate. However, the human mind is the irrational ...

Several recent studies identifying the weak spots in both American K-12 and college education, like Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa’s A movement to implement critical thinking courses peaked around l980 ...

As an entrepreneur, sharp decision-making is your superpower, but thinking traps can hinder your success. Learn how to navigate these pitfalls and strengthen your decision-making skills with insights ...