Almossawi: An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments
Summary: An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments by Almossawi . (Stub — expand from highlights.)
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Last updated: 2026-05-07
Quotes
Concept
“The concept of a ‘Logical Fallacy’ is a flaw in the structure of an argument that renders its conclusion invalid, regardless of its truth.” (p. 2)
Behavior
“When faced with a losing argument, the common human behavior is to resort to an ‘Ad Hominem’ attack on the messenger.” (p. 24)
Game Theory
“The ‘Slippery Slope’ is a strategic move intended to derail a debate by suggesting that one step leads inevitably to catastrophe.” (p. 36)
Cognition
“Our cognition is naturally susceptible to ‘Confirmation Bias,’ making it hard for us to recognize when we are using flawed logic.” (p. 50)
Memory
“We tend to remember the conclusions of an argument while forgetting the faulty premises that led us there.” (p. 14)