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Nirvana fallacy?In 2011, we had a referendum in the UK on whether to switch to preferential voting (which was called the 'Alternative Vote') instead of the First Past The Post system we use at the moment. In other words, instead of just putting a cross next to thei... |
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Appeal to faith fallacy?If someone doesn’t “believe” what scientists say about evolution, the shape of the earth or climate change because there’s no proof that they’re really trustworthy, and then I tell him that we should trust them regardle... |
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Province of Quebec: Is there a logical fallacy here?So the premier of the province of Quebec has announced that the province will start imposing fines on the unvaxxed. Here was a response from one person: "Will they do the same for the obese, smokers, drinkers and those who don't exercis... |
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Abductive reasoningIs abductive reasoning fallacious? Why or why not? And how do you use it properly? |
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Is the sentence construction logical? Cleanliness is not doing the chores.The original sentence was "Sanctification is not obeying the law." I replace the sentence to "Cleanliness is not doing the chores." to treat it non-theological discussion if possible. I understand there are parameters of definition, connotation and ... |
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Missing The PointWhat is "Missing The Point" called in Dr. Bo's book? Is it in the book? (this was one of Aristotle's 13 Fallacies). There appears to be two variations: (1) where someone makes an argument, gives premises for their conclusion, bu... |
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Meaning?Just wanted to ask a simple question, is the fallacy hypnotic bait and switch called the way it is because it is trying to bait someone by asking them immensely uncontroversial questions that lead to a, "switch" meaning it comes to a randomly irre... |
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Question About Examples of Extended AnalogyThe book gives this Logical Form for Extended Analogy: "A is like B in some way. C is like B in a different way. Therefore, A is like C." I don't see how the two examples given in the book follow that pattern. What are A,B & ... |
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What Cognitive Bias Is This: Believing Something Because It Fits One's NarrativeMerriam-Webster defines Narrative as" a way of presenting or understanding a situation or series of events that reflects and promotes a particular point of view or set of values." People are often so convinced of their point of view that they belie... |
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What is the reason for taking your position on Abortion?My father and I were in conversation, when it turned to the dark side for a few minutes. "Why are you willing to side-step choice and force a woman to carry the child to term?" (me) "You know, a million fetuses are aborted annually. And if the wer... |
