A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that is often accidental. However, sometimes people use faulty logic on purpose to fool others. Protect yourself from being duped by finding out as much as possible about the different types of fallacies, …
By the age of 10, children have the ability to tell right from wrong, according to expert Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist. However, knowing how to distinguish a true statement from a false one is a skill that you have …
When you fall for a fallacy, you are taken in by false or misleading reasoning. Some fallacies appeal to such emotions as pity or guilt. Others leverage your anger or your fear. When you learn to recognize these kinds of …
Lessons on Rhetoric (these include activities): A Good Preface: Start Young What is Rhetoric? Three Kinds of Proof | Activity: Pretend You’re a Marketer The 5 Canons of Rhetoric Euphemisms and Dysphemisms 9 Examples of Rhetorical Slanters Sneaky, Sneaky What Did …
Rhetoric is the art of influence, friendship and eloquence, of ready wit and irrefutable logic. And it harnesses the most powerful of social forces, argument. – Jay Heinrichs The above quote is from Jay’s book Thank You For Arguing: What Aristotle, …
The core focus for kidCourses in 2012 and beyond will be Critical Thinking programs for kids (online and live courses). This section will be ever-expanding, so if you are interested in this topic, please check back often! Please feel free …
