Chapter 22 Flashcards
1
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Virtuous Circle
A
An argument with some degree of unavoidable circularity because of the nature of the claim - yet it’s still self-consistent and non-arbitrary.
2
Q
Vicious Circle
A
A way of reasoning that assumes what the person is attempting to prove (begging the question).
3
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Hypothetical
A
Something based on speculation or conjecture for the sake of discussion or argument.
