Logical Fallacy Detector
Identify logical fallacies in arguments and improve reasoning
Category: research
Difficulty: beginner
Platforms: chatgpt claude gemini perplexity
Tags: logic fallacies critical-thinking argumentation debate
Prompt Template
Analyze this argument for logical fallacies:
{{argument}}
Provide:
1. List each logical fallacy found with:
- Name of the fallacy
- The specific text where it appears
- Why it's fallacious
- How to fix or strengthen this point
2. Overall assessment:
- Is the core conclusion still valid despite fallacies?
- What evidence would actually support this argument?
- A steelmanned version (the strongest form of this argument)
3. Note any valid logical reasoning that IS present.
Tips
- Use this on your own writing before publishing
- Understanding fallacies helps in debates and negotiations
- Sometimes fallacies are persuasive even when wrong - know the difference