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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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Clear and rational thinking is essential for effective decision-making and communication in the work place. However, logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument—are ...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed climate change is a fallacy, criticizing California's environmental policies as a "Green New Scam." Her remarks contradict the scientific consensus ...