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Introduction to Logical Fallacies

Every great debater needs to recognize faulty reasoning. Start with a full free lesson, then unlock the complete 3-lesson course.

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Logical Fallacies

3 Lessons · 9 Topics · First Lesson Free

Master the art of identifying flawed arguments. From Strawman to Sunk Cost, these interactive lessons teach you to spot, name, and counter the most common logical fallacies used in debates, politics, and everyday life.

3 Lessons 9 Topics Total All Levels
1 Argument Attacks Strawman · Ad Hominem · Red Herring
2 Faulty Logic Slippery Slope · False Dilemma · Circular Argument
3 Reasoning Traps Appeal to Ignorance · Post Hoc · Sunk Cost
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Our curriculum is developed by coaches hand-picked from the nation's top universities

Adam Chase

Adam Chase

Yale University

Lead coach and curriculum architect. Adam debated at Yale and has coached hundreds of students to tournament victories across the country.

Erela Datuowei

Erela Datuowei

University of Southern California

Program coordinator and debate coach. Erela brings her USC competitive debate experience to build engaging curriculum for young scholars.

Charlie Barton

Charlie Barton

Yale University

Extemporaneous speaking and parliamentary debate specialist. Charlie coaches students in quick-thinking argumentation and impromptu speaking.

Margarita Artoglou

Margarita Artoglou

Fordham University

Public Forum debate coach. Margarita specializes in teaching evidence-based argumentation and persuasive communication skills.

Ryan Eppolito

Ryan Eppolito

Columbia University

Math and philosophy expert. Ryan brings analytical rigor from Columbia to help students construct logically sound arguments.

Julio Cordero

Julio Cordero

Team USA · Leadership HS

Former Team USA debate member. Julio brings elite competitive experience and a passion for mentoring the next generation of debaters.

Arielle Gallegos

Arielle Gallegos

NYCUDL Debater of the Year

Award-winning debater and coach. Arielle was named NYCUDL Debater of the Year and now helps young students find their voice through debate.

Adejoke Mason

Adejoke Mason

New York University

Policy debate coach. Adejoke draws on her NYU debate background to teach students rigorous research and policy analysis skills.

Alec Bardey

Alec Bardey

University of Pennsylvania

Criminology scholar and debate coach. Alec combines his UPenn academic training with hands-on coaching to sharpen students' critical thinking.

Zachary Ginsberg

Zachary Ginsberg

Columbia University

History major and debate coach. Zachary uses his Columbia education to help students ground their arguments in historical context and evidence.

Max Hardt

Max Hardt

UW-Madison

Political science specialist. Max brings his expertise in government and policy to help students develop well-researched, persuasive cases.

Jakob Urda

Jakob Urda

University of Chicago · Georgetown

Trained at two of the nation's top debate programs. Jakob brings elite-level coaching to help students compete at the highest levels.

Jayanne Forrest

Jayanne Forrest

Columbia University

Policy and Lincoln-Douglas debate specialist. Jayanne ranked 3rd in Florida, won 1st at Harvard National, and earned a Tournament of Champions bid. She helped develop the Early Scholars online curriculum.

Eli Reitman

Eli Reitman

University of Pennsylvania

Philosophy, politics, and economics scholar. Eli leverages his UPenn PPE training to teach students how to think critically across disciplines.

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