MODULE: Fallacies and biases

Fallacies are mistakes of reasoning, as opposed to making mistakes that are of a factual nature. The study of fallacies is an application of the principles of critical thinking. Being familiar with typical fallacies can help us avoid them. We would also be in a position to explain other people's mistakes.

Tutorials

Further readings

• Gary Curtis's "Fallacy Files" - A directory of fallacies with examples and explanations. Very well written. However, note that the author takes the line that all fallacies are arguments.
• List of sites from Austhink
• Gilovich How We Know What Isn't So
• Russo and Shoemaker Decision Traps

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