Logic / Unit 8 Logic 392 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Begging the Question
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The idea
Assuming the conclusion within the premises — reasoning in a circle.
In practice
"The defendant is guilty because he committed the crime." One claim, wearing two outfits.
Where people slip
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.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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