“'Come now, and let us reason together,' says the Lord."
Isaiah 1:18
Mrs. Z's Logic Class
Fallacypalooza: The Princess Bride
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Laura Zielke
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Genetic Fallacy
Logical Fallacies
"The Battle of Wits" scene from "The Princess Bride" features at least two logical fallacies. Can you spot them?
Laura Zielke
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Currently teaching "Introduction to Logic" at a homeschool enrichment program.
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