fallacy-detection-analysis
Identify formal and informal logical fallacies in arguments, classify fallacy types, and explain precisely why reasoning fails with reference to logical principles
Profile →npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill fallacy-detection-analysis --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Fallacy Detection and Analysis Skill Identify and analyze logical fallacies in arguments with precise classification and explanation of reasoning failures. ## Overview The Fallacy Detection and Analysis skill enables identification of formal and informal logical fallacies in arguments, precise classification of fallacy types, clear explanation of why reasoning fails with reference to logical principles, and development of sound reasoning practices. ## Capabilities ### Formal Fallacy Detection - Identify invalid argument forms - Recognize affirming the consequent - Detect denying the antecedent - Identify undistributed middle - Analyze quantifier errors ### Informal Fallacy Detection - Recognize relevance fallacies - Identify presumption fallacies - Detect ambiguity fallacies - Recognize emotional appeals - Identify causal fallacies ### Fallacy Classification - Apply standard taxonomies - Distinguish fallacy types - Identify overlapping categories - Document classification reasoning - Use precise terminology ### Reasoning Analysis - Explain why arguments fail - Reference logical principles - Provide clear examples - Suggest corrections - Teach sound reasoning ### Critical Applicat
- Overview
- Capabilities
- Formal Fallacy Detection
- Informal Fallacy Detection
- Fallacy Classification
- Reasoning Analysis
- Critical Application
- Usage Guidelines
- When to Use
- Best Practices
- Integration Points
- References
What does the fallacy-detection-analysis skill do?
Identify formal and informal logical fallacies in arguments, classify fallacy types, and explain precisely why reasoning fails with reference to logical principles
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add a5c-ai/babysitter --skill fallacy-detection-analysis --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From a5c-ai/babysitter, a repository with 1,642 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.