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Fallacy

Definition

(formal, philosophical) A mistaken or misleading idea, especially one that is based on flawed reasoning or a false assumption. Often used to describe errors in logic, argumentation, or decision-making.

Example Sentences

1The philosopher's argument rested on a fallacy of composition, assuming that what is true of the parts must be true of the whole.
2Is it a fallacy to assume that correlation necessarily implies causation, or can we infer causal relationships from statistical data?
3The economist's model was based on a fallacy of false dichotomy, presenting only two options when in fact there were multiple alternatives.
4Avoid the fallacy of ad hominem attacks in your critique, focusing instead on the weaknesses of the argument itself.
5There is a persistent fallacy in modern politics that assumes economic growth automatically benefits all segments of society equally.

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