$8
per class
The Most Common Logical Fallacies in Debate, and How to Spot Them
Completed by 8 learners
Ages 13-17
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(363 reviews)
Rising Star
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-8 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will define and give examples for the most common logical fallacies. Students will connect these fallacies with entertainment, advertisements, politics, and arguments between friends. We will break down how and why these fallacies occur. This class will be partially lecture, but with a lot of class cooperation. Students can come prepared with any arguments that they think fall under logical fallacy. The class will break down straw man arguments, ad hominem attacks, and appeals to emotion and ignorance.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to spot logical fallacies in debate. They will also learn how to avoid making these mistakes while creating an argument based on reasoning.Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University
The teacher is an experienced writer and journalist with a degree in communications and psychology. Reviews
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