Explicit and implicit premises

When you respond to the use of false premises, you should generally call them out as false, explain why they're false, and how them being false invalidates the argument.

• False premises can be implicit rather than explicit.
• It can also be helpful to ask the p...

A logical fallacy is reasoning that contains a flaw.

Many logical fallacies rely on false premises:

• Appeal to nature - claiming something is good because it is "natural". Some natural things, like cyanide, is very bad for you.

Instead of trying to persuade someone that they are wrong, try to create a different premise. You can debate to learn something, or to see the other person’s viewpoint, understanding why they disagree. You can also politely put on the table what you think about the topic, not wai...