Argument by Rhetorical Question
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In the list of pseudo logical fallacies (https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/logicalfallacies/Pseudo-Logical-Fallacies), there is the 'Argument by Rhetorical Question'. However, I am slightly confused about this fallacy:
1) What is the general form for this fallacy? Is it simply starting any argument with a rhetorical question?
2) If a rhetorical question contains an implied claim, is this considered a complex question fallacy?
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2Keep in mind that I had a difficult time seeing it as a fallacy, thus in that category. The problem with reasoning related to this is when the rhetorical question is used as a diversion and the interlocutor falls for it.
As for #2, this might be context dependent (example would be needed).
1) What is the general form for this fallacy? Is it simply starting any argument with a rhetorical question?
The page says "setting up questions in such a way to get the answers you want. This is a name for an argumentation strategy covered by both the loaded question and leading question fallacies." So its logical form would be either of those two.
2) 2) If a rhetorical question contains an implied claim, is this considered a complex question fallacy?
I'd have to see the question itself to be fully sure, but I don't think so. Rhetorical devices aren't arguments by themselves.
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wait what, leading questions are a fallacy? how much different are they are from loaded questions?