In any discussion of evolutionary psychology, or human sciences in general, it is very important to avoid two logical fallacies. They are called the naturalistic fallacy and the moralistic fallacy.

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Likewise, bandwagon fallacy is also sometimes called the appeal to common belief or appeal to the masses because it’s all about getting people to do or think something because “everyone else is doing ...

The catchphrase “settled science” demonstrates the “Appeal to Closure” logical fallacy, as well as “Argument from Ignorance” and “Argument from Consequences.” As a scientist, I am aware that nothing ...

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