analysis-fallacy-detect

Identify logical errors and flawed reasoning patterns in arguments, discussions, or decision-making processes to ensure sound thinking and avoid poor conclusions. Use when: (1) asked to check for logical fallacies, identify flawed reasoning, or spot argumentative errors, (2) constructing arguments that rely on rhetorical appeals emotional language or persuasive techniques rather than evidence, (3) before presenting either/or choices to verify other alternatives haven't been artificially excluded, (4) arguments include universal claims without supporting evidence, (5) before citing expert opinion or authority without examining the underlying evidence or reasoning, (6) arguments about causation are based on correlation or temporal sequence without evidence of causal mechanisms, (7) arguments attack the source or proponent of an idea rather than addressing the idea's substance, (8) before presenting arguments based on projected consequences without evidence for the causal chain, (9) presenting evidence that supports a conclusion without acknowledging contrary evidence