In a discussion, individuals may use personal insults (known as the ad hominem fallacy) as a way to defend themselves psychologically or strategically when their argument is weakening or they feel ...

When we persuade, we want to change opinions and behaviors in our favor. We also want to build positive feelings and ...

Columnist Raymond Atkins explains eight common logical fallacies, urging readers to spot faulty reasoning in politics and daily life.

Psychoethics links self-defeating speech acts to impaired moral reasoning and decision-making. Perfectionistic "oughts" can cloud moral judgments despite lack of ethical breaches.