fallacies of form Flashcards

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circular reasoning

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assuming what must be proven
P is true, therefore P is true

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post hoc ergo propter hoc

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“after this, therefore because of this” ; a false cause
P happened before Q, therefore P caused Q

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3
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either/or

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oversimplifying the choices; you must believe either this or that

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4
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complex question

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when a question is framed in such a way as to exclude a legitimate response; a loaded question; something unstated is being assumed, which causes the fallacy

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5
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apriorism

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hasty generalization

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