The
false analogy fallacy assumes that because two things have some characteristics in common, they will be similar in other respects too. It is one of many
logical fallacies, and can be observed in everyday arguments, political debates, and even academic studies. Visit this
interactive site to learn more about different types of fallacies. Other resources that can help you to understand logical fallacies are this
illustrated book and this
article. As the demon of reason showed in this lesson, the false analogy fallacy often comes up in debates about climate change. Read this
article to learn how to combat climate misinformation. Watch episodes from TED-Ed’s Logical Fallacies series
here to see if you can outsmart these common fallacies!