The Tuttle Twins Guide to Logical Fallacies

by Connor Boyack

In a society where countless ideas are being shared, debated, and analyzed, it’s more important than ever to sift out the good ones from among the bad ones. And when people you respect and trust use arguments that sound persuasive, how can you determine if they are correct?

One of the most commonly used methods of spreading misinformation is the use of a logical fallacy—a bad argument that makes something seem truthful that actually might not be. These types of arguments are used repeatedly, and there are many different types.

Fortunately, these logical fallacies can be learned, so they can be avoided. Armed with this information, you’ll be equipped to understand when people are sharing an idea that is wrong or making a claim that isn’t true. You’ll become an expert debater by being able to point out a flaw in an opponent’s argument.

That makes this book dangerous—a guidebook for teenagers and young adults who want to explore the ins and outs of how to win arguments and point out problems in others’ ideas. Use this book wisely!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Philosophy

193 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

Connor Boyack is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a libertarian think tank in Utah. In that capacity, he has spearheaded important policy reforms dealing with property rights, civil liberties, transparency, surveillance, and education freedom.

Connor is the author of several books, including the new Tuttle Twins series that teaches the principles of liberty to young children. Other books include Latter-day Liberty: A Gospel Approach to Government and Politics and its companion, Latter-day Responsibility: Choosing Liberty through Personal Accountability.

Connor's work has been publicly praised by former Representative Ron Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Tom Woods, and other nationally recognized figures. He is a frequent commentator on current events and has appeared in local, national, and international interviews to publicize and comment on his work.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the tuttle twins and I’ll be going through this with my kids.

It’s a reference book on an essential topic. The vast majority of dialogue on all platforms is nonsense, this book will help kids spot it and deal with it.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My attempt to read nonfiction (I tried several grown up nonfiction books but couldn't get through more than a couple chapters so I am resorting to middle grade nonfiction).

Obviously biased examples, but overall I learned a lot about establishing a well researched argument and avoiding Logical fallacies that do nothing to back your claim.
I truly wish those who were running for government positions would be well versed in and avoid using these techniques as it would be much easier to understand what the candidates actually stood for.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sauna book- like the now-obsolete bathroom readers, I need something short, interesting, and capable of being read over many sessions to read while in the sauna (that won’t melt in the heat, like the phones that have replaced bathroom readers). This book fit the bill perfectly. Refreshed my knowledge of logical fallacies and will help me explain them to my kids using scenarios they will understand.

[Stephanie]

I got about half way through reading this out loud to my girls. I wanted to have a little bit of a discussion about logical fallacies and critical thinking. It is written in short little chapters with some cartoons and such. It was perfect for what I wanted to accomplish. I told my girls that they could finish it if they wanted to. But I feel like what we did read served it’s purpose for the discussion I wanted to have with them.

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

This presented logical fallacies in a way that was fairly engaging and easy to follow. It gave examples and explained how to identify fallacies and emphasized that the point of identifying fallacies is to be able to stop them from interrupting the exchange of ideas. I don't think I completely agreed with everything in it, but, overall, it was a useful tool.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple and quick read laying out pitfalls of arguments/debates and how to spot loggical fallicies; great for young HSers who want to question everything in a smart way. Easy to start applying what you have learned just by analyzing modern day politicians and media reports (unfortunately!)

[Lila Mable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conner Boyack did an excellent job teaching what the common debating fallacies are, how to politely combat them, and how to avoid them in your own argument. He got his points across well through funny little comics and big real world examples. I feel inspired to go practice my debate skills!

[JL Salty · Rating 4 out of 5]

rating: g no profanity, sex or violence.
recommend: 4-6th logic instruction.
diversity: includes a healthy dose of Bible, mentions of God.

VERY conservative book. When examples of LACK of logic are given, they tend to be NON-conservative ideas. There is a definite bias / political bent.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

In depth explanations of fallacies people utilize during personal debates and differences of opinions.

[Chappyfamily · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to fallacies and teaching your kids how to find the truth.

[☆ emeline]

shelving this til i get back to it

[Dori · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was overall good.

[Cassie Coy]

This has great information younger teens about different styles of communication during a debate and different ways someone might approach topics, such as politics.

[☆ deanna ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! I think everybody should know about logical fallacies. It can help you easily detect red flags in people or societies.