fallacies of form Flashcards
1
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circular reasoning
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assuming what must be proven
P is true, therefore P is true
2
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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
3
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either/or
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oversimplifying the choices; you must believe either this or that
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
5
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apriorism
A
hasty generalization