Chapter 15 New Flashcards
1
Q
Shifting from one meaning of a word to another within an argument
A
equivocation
2
Q
A category of logical fallacy in which the argument has used words or phrases in a way that is confusing or vague.
A
fallacy of ambiguity
3
Q
A category of logical fallacy in which the argument has assumed something that is unproved or doubtful.
A
fallacy of presumption
4
Q
A category of logical fallacy in which the conclusion of argument is not strongly relevant to the premises.
A
fallacy of relevance