An Introduction to Formal Logic

Fallacies of Irrelevance

Documentary Nov 1, 2016 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Learn how to keep a discussion focused by recognizing common diversionary fallacies. Ad hominem attacks try to undermine the arguer instead of the argument. Straw man tactics substitute a weaker argument for a stronger one. And red herrings introduce an irrelevant subject. Examine fascinating cases of each.

Documentary Nov 1, 2016 28 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2016
Run Time: 28 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

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: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.