We can look at life as a series of judgments and conclusions. What is that person’s intent? What should I have for lunch? And many other decisions. When we improve our reasoning, we improve our capacity to gather and verify facts as well as update our beliefs. Doing so helps us make sense of the world. Denying the antecedent is a common reasoning error that we all make. What is it? And why does it matter?
Logical Fallacy: Denying the Antecedent
Logical Fallacy: Denying the Antecedent
Logical Fallacy: Denying the Antecedent
We can look at life as a series of judgments and conclusions. What is that person’s intent? What should I have for lunch? And many other decisions. When we improve our reasoning, we improve our capacity to gather and verify facts as well as update our beliefs. Doing so helps us make sense of the world. Denying the antecedent is a common reasoning error that we all make. What is it? And why does it matter?