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Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
Magoosh Expert
Summary
The content provides an in-depth exploration of logical fallacies, offering insights into identifying and addressing them effectively in the context of the GRE exam's Analytical Writing Assessment.
  • Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument, and understanding them is crucial for critiquing arguments effectively.
  • Examples of logical fallacies include the 'things change fallacy', 'assumed cause and effect', 'numbers and percentage assumptions', 'vague language', 'not all X are alike', 'don't trust a survey', and 'apples aren't oranges'.
  • Each fallacy is illustrated with practical examples, highlighting how they can be identified and argued against in GRE essays.
  • The focus is not on memorizing Latin names for these fallacies but on understanding their application in analyzing and improving arguments.
  • Strategies for strengthening arguments involve providing alternate explanations, questioning assumptions, and clarifying vague terms.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Logical Fallacies
01:06
Identifying and Understanding Key Fallacies
01:59
Strategies for Addressing Fallacies in Arguments
03:21
Applying Fallacy Analysis to Strengthen Arguments

This lesson only applies to the current GRE through September 21, 2023. On September 22, 2023, the GRE will change and become shorter. One of the key changes is that the Argument Essay will no longer be a question on the exam.

For more about other changes to the exam, please see the lesson "The New, Shorter GRE on Sept 22, 2023."