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Logical Fallacy
An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid, regardless of the truth of its premises or conclusion.
A logical fallacy is a flaw in the structure of an argument. Fallacies can be formal (violating the rules of logical form) or informal (errors in content, context, or delivery). Debby tags every identified fallacy in a debate, contributing to the argument's overall score.
**Common examples:** - *Ad Hominem* — Attacking the person instead of the argument - *Straw Man* — Misrepresenting an opponent's position - *Circular Reasoning* — Using the conclusion as a premise - *Appeal to Authority* — Citing authority as proof rather than evidence - *Red Herring* — Introducing irrelevant information