The Fallacy Detective

The Fallacy Detective - Revised Version

Easy to Use, Engaging to Boot
The Fallacy Detective is self-teaching, meaning no other resources are needed, but it is intended for children and parents to use together. It deals primarily with misleading notions. This is the most practical segment in the study of logic. Abundantly easy to use, and engaging to boot, we read The Fallacy Detective aloud as a family and enjoyed some friendly competition as we raced to answer the questions orally.

Recommended Age
Although the authors recommend this book for older children, Pearl was eight when we started it and we did not feel any of the topics were inappropriate - heartbreaking perhaps, but not improper. Your family may differ, so we urge you to stay one chapter ahead if you are using this book with younger children.

Even Reluctant Scholars Enjoy Learning About Fallacies
By using short chapters, clear examples, a touch of humor, and interesting exercises, even reluctant scholars will enjoy learning how to identify fallacies. A full answer key is included at the back of the book.

A Decidedly Christian Perspective
Presented from a decidedly Christian perspective, The Fallacy Detective contains examples that concern conservative families, like abortion and politics. The practice and terminology will lay a great foundation for all other logic study. 214 pages.

2009 Edition: More Fallacies, More Cartoons

2009 Edition introduces the special pleading and slippery slope fallacies

Peanuts, Dilbert, and Calvin and Hobbes cartoons

Learn skills you can use right away

Fun to use, not dry like a math textbook

Self-teaching, not intimidating

Covers logical fallacies and propaganda techniques

Explains how to spot fallacies

Each lesson has exercises, with an answer key at the back

Includes The Fallacy Detective Game

Geared for ages 12 to adult - the publisher suggests using The Fallacy Detective before advancing onto more difficult logic programs

PDF Sample Lesson

Author: Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn
Pages: 264
Binding: Softcover
Copyright: 2002, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9745315-7-1
Publisher: Christian Logic
Made In: USA
Consumable: No
Faith-Based: Yes

Awards and Endorsements:
First Place in the Logic category of the 2012 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards
Finalist in ForeWord Magazine's 2003 Book of the Year Awards in the Philosophy category

review by Big Family Blessings

”I am super pleased with this book. It’s a fun way to start the study of logic with the added bonus of being budget friendly.”

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review by Chocolate Covered Boy Joy

”The Fallacy Detective is a must have to develop critical thinking skills in a fun way.”

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review by So Every Day

”I want my kids to grow up as thinkers, good communicators, reasonably logical humans. Books like these help facilitate that growth, I believe.”

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