Can an argument be logical and false?

In logic, an argument can be invalid even if its conclusion is true, and an argument can be valid even if its conclusion is false. For example, consider this argument.

What makes a logical argument?

The building blocks of a logical argument are propositions, also called statements. An argument is a connected series of statements that create a logical, clear, and defined statement. There are three stages to creating a logical argument: Premise, inference, and conclusion.

Do logical fallacies make arguments invalid?

Fallacies are defects that cause an argument to be invalid, unsound, or weak. Logical fallacies can be separated into two general groups: formal and informal. A formal fallacy is a defect which can be identified merely by looking at the logical structure of an argument, rather than at any specific statements.

Are all bad arguments invalid?

If the argument is invalid, then it’s a bad argument: it’s an argument that is intended to give conclusive support for it’s conclusion, but fails to do so.

Is it rational to be persuaded by Logically Fallacious arguments?

Although it is not rational to be persuaded by logically fallacious arguments, unfortunately people often are. Consider the following argument: “Bill said John’s new girlfriend is a fox. Foxes live in the woods. So, John’s new girlfriend must live in the woods.” What fallacy does this argument commit?

Can we infer the truth or falsity from the quality of reasoning?

…because the truth or falsity of a claim cannot be inferred solely from the quality of the reasoning, concluding that a claim is false because an error in reasoning (a fallacy) has occurred is itself an error in reasoning.” — From “ Bad Arguments: 100 of the Most Important Fallacies in Western Philosophy “

Do logical fallacies invalidate the conclusion of the argument?

Often, the use of this fallacy is explicit, when people call out the use of some logical fallacy and claim that it necessarily invalidates the conclusion of the argument that it’s in (e.g. “you used a fallacious appeal to emotion, so what you’re saying is wrong”).

Is popularity enough to validate an argument?

Just because a significant population of people believe a proposition is true, doesn’t automatically make it true. Popularity alone is not enough to validate an argument, though it’s often used as a standalone justification of validity.