Fallacies of Presupposition Flashcards
1
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Circular Reasoning
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The premise re-states the conclusion
2
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No True Scotsman
A
The conclusion is re-defined
3
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Loaded Question
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Assumes the answer you’re trying to prove
4
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Unproven Epithet
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Assumes the label you’re trying to prove
5
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Bifurcation (Faulty Dilemma)
A
Assumes only 2 options are possible
6
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Moderation
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Assumes the correct answer is always the “middle-ground”
7
Q
Is-Ought Fallacy
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Assumes that because something is a certain way, it ought to be that way.
8
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Whole-to-Part
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Assumes the individual parts will be like the whole
9
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Part-to-Whole
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Assumes the whole will be like the individual parts