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circular argument

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this error is committed when an argument takes its evidence from an element inside the argument itself instead of from an outside one
ex: you have to invite Jenna to your party because it would not be nice not to invite her

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false dilemma

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somebody presents their argument in such a way that there are just two conceivable alternatives left
ex: either you’re for me or against me

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