Begging the Question

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GenRank Score

29.3

A logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is implicitly or explicitly assumed in one of its premises, creating circular reasoning.

Also Known As

Begging the QuestionBegging the Question (Circular Reasoning)Circular ReasoningBegging the question (circular reasoning)circular reasoningCircular Reasoning (Begging the Question)Circular Argument (Begging the Question)Circular ArgumentBegging the Question (Petitio Principii)Petitio Principii

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Logical fallacies people use in every argument that sound smart but are completely wrong Philosophy & Ethics

Score

29.3

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Average Rank

#8.0

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Range

#1–#13

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