Begging The Question
Begging The Question
classification : informal – begging the question
Assumes the answer is a logical fallacy that occurs when the conclusion of an argument is used as a premise of that same argument; i.e., the premises would not work if the conclusion is invalid.
Foundations
when a proposition which requires proof is assumed without proof. More specifically, petitio principii refers to arguing for a conclusion that has already been assumed in the premise. Simply assuming that the conclusion is true (directly or indirectly) in the premises does not constitute evidence for that conclusion. Obviously, simply assuming a claim is true does not serve as evidence for that claim.
Other Names
Often referred to as circular reasoning.
Petitio Principii ( assuming the initial point )
Fallacy of many questions
Sub fallacies
Loaded Words
Question-Begging Analogy
Appeal to Nature
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