Common Logical Fallacies Explained in Latin
When we talk about bad arguments, manipulation, or faulty reasoning, Latin appears just as often—though usually in a more confrontational way. Terms like ad hominem, post hoc, or non sequitur
After the first encounter with Latin, many learners reach a crucial moment: the basics are familiar, but reading still feels slow and uncertain. Latin II: Foundations was designed precisely for this stage. It is the natural continuation for students who have completed the introductory level and are ready to deepen their understanding of Latin grammar while gaining greater fluency in reading.
This course picks up where beginner study leaves off and guides learners from basic familiarity toward confident engagement with Latin texts. Building on the foundations laid in the early chapters of Familia Romana, students learn how Latin expresses narration, description, and complex relationships between ideas. The focus is not on memorizing isolated forms, but on understanding how the language works as a system.
Latin II: Foundations continues to follow the natural, reading-based method developed by Hans Ørberg and uses Lingua Latina per se illustrata: Familia Romana as its core reading text, beginning with Chapter IX and progressing through more demanding material. Grammar and syntax are introduced gradually and always in context, allowing learners to internalize new structures through repeated exposure and guided explanation. For additional practice and clarification, students are encouraged to work alongside Exercitia Latina and consult the Companion to Familia Romana when needed.
The course is fully self-paced and includes clear video lessons, visual explanations of grammar, quizzes, cheatsheets, and summaries designed to support steady progress. As students advance, they strengthen their grasp of core grammatical structures, expand their vocabulary, and develop the ability to read longer and more complex Latin passages with confidence.
Latin II: Foundations is ideal for learners who have completed Latin I: First Steps or who already possess an equivalent knowledge of basic Latin grammar and vocabulary. Those who are starting from scratch are encouraged to begin with Latin I, which provides the essential groundwork needed to benefit fully from this course.
Together, Latin I: First Steps and Latin II: Foundations form a coherent learning path: from first contact with the language to sustained reading competence. For students of history, philosophy, theology, medieval studies, or anyone seeking a serious and structured approach to Latin, Latin II: Foundations represents the moment when Latin begins to feel readable, meaningful, and intellectually rewarding.
When we talk about bad arguments, manipulation, or faulty reasoning, Latin appears just as often—though usually in a more confrontational way. Terms like ad hominem, post hoc, or non sequitur
When we talk about logic and argumentation, we often use Latin without noticing. Expressions like ergō, ā priori, or prima facie appear in philosophy, law, academic writing, and even everyday