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A Historical Look at the Two Most Problematic Logical Fallacies

Time and again, we have seen how two of the most elusive logical missteps can befall us: confirmation bias and post hoc ergo propter hoc. Be wary of these insidious traps! Throughout the ages, it appears that humankind has an inclination to make the same missteps in reasoning: confirmation bias and post hoc ergo propter…