formal fallacies

A formal fallacy is a mistake in the logical structure of an argument, meaning it’s flawed even if the ideas seem reasonable. Think of it like a recipe that looks right but has a fundamental error in the steps, so the final dish doesn’t make sense. These fallacies occur when the reasoning process doesn’t correctly connect the premises to the conclusion, leading to invalid conclusions. Identifying formal fallacies helps ensure arguments are not only convincing but also logically sound, providing a solid foundation for good reasoning and decision-making.