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Begging the Question

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Assuming the conclusion within the premises — reasoning in a circle.

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"The defendant is guilty because he committed the crime." One claim, wearing two outfits.

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Wide circles hide well: the restatement may come paraphrased, three steps removed. Also: "begs the question" does not mean "raises the question," whatever the news says.