logical fallacy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

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• logic fallacy

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logical fallacy (plural logical fallacies)

1. Clearly defined error in reasoning used to support or refute an argument, excluding simple unintended mistakes.

   "You can't prove Santa doesn't exist, therefore Santa does exist", is a common logical fallacy.

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Logical fallacies are typically given Latin names. Eg, Argumentum ad ignorantiam

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[edit] See also

• amphibology
• equivocation
• fallacy of division
• fallacy of composition