What This Document Is
This document is a study guide designed to accompany the Logical Fallacies media piece for Grand Canyon University’s PHI 105: 21st Century Skills – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. It provides a structured format for students to record definitions and examples of common logical fallacies. The guide directly references and builds upon the content found in the linked online resource.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students preparing to identify and analyze flawed reasoning. It’s particularly useful during Topic 3, when logical fallacies are a key focus. Successfully understanding these fallacies is crucial for developing strong critical thinking skills, applicable to academic work, professional life, and everyday decision-making. It serves as a focused review tool for quizzes and exams.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is *not* a standalone learning resource. It requires access to the “Logical Fallacies” media piece (available in the course materials) to complete. It doesn’t offer in-depth explanations *beyond* what’s provided in the source material, nor does it provide comprehensive practice exercises. It’s a note-taking and organizational tool, not a substitute for engaging with the core content.
What This Document Provides
This study guide includes a fillable template for the following logical fallacies: Appeal to Ignorance, Hasty Generalization, Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, Either/Or, Composition, Extravagant Hypothesis, Appeal to Authority, and Slippery Slope. For each fallacy, the guide provides space to record a definition and an illustrative example. The direct link to the source material is also included for easy access. This preview shows examples for three of the fallacies, but the full document contains space for all eight.
