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What are the four fallacies of presumption?
3.3 Fallacies of Presumption
- Mere assertion. Abortion is just wrong, and that is all there is to it. …
- Begging the question. You should become a Christian. …
- Appeal to ignorance. …
- False dilemma (black or white fallacy) …
- Hasty generalization. …
- Slippery slope. …
- False cause. …
- Circular reasoning.
What is fallacy of assumption?
When we reason using implicit assumptions or further propositions whose truth is uncertain or implausible, we commit the fallacy of unwarranted assumption and the truth of our conclusions is grossly affected. Prejudices and stereotypes are some common ways in which we make unwarranted assumptions.
Is presumption a logical fallacy?
Fallacies of presumption are part of the group of logical fallacies classified as fallacies of sufficiency. This means that the argument a person makes is based on an assumption, rather than a proven fact.
Are assumptions logical fallacies?
In logic|lang=en terms the difference between assumption and fallacy. is that assumption is (logic) the minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism while fallacy is (logic) an argument, or apparent argument, which professes to be decisive of the matter at issue, while in reality it is not a specious argument …
How many fallacies of presumption are there?
The presumption often goes unnoticed. To expose such a fallacy it is therefore usually sufficient to call attention to the smuggled assumption, or supposi- tion, and to its doubtfulness or its falsity. Three common fallacies are included in this category.
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