That’s a kind of logical reasoning known as transitive inference ... and rewarding them with food for picking the correct one. For example, animals learn that a photo of hands (A) is correct when ...

In the April 23 Viewpoints section, Ross Lissuzzo argued with Wednesday Journal’s Our Views editorial, “Term limits won,” asserting that a “notable majority” of River Forest voters ...

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as 5 Common Terms That Double as Logical Fallacies.

Recognizing the logical fallacies at play — from appeals to emotion and confirmation bias to straw man attacks and ad hominem distractions — can help us pause and reflect rather than passively ...

In the intricate world of human reasoning, logic traps are lurking at every corner, waiting to trap even the most astute thinkers. These common logic traps, often disguised as seemingly sound ...

These are not the only logical fallacies or persuasion techniques out there—just the most common in my experience. If you’re interested in learning more about fallacies, I recommend checking ...

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met in person for the first presidential debate between the two candidates. During the debate, both Harris and ...