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noun
The logical fallacy of begging the question (i.e., "assuming the conclusion").
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
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noun
A particular argument which commits the fallacy of begging the question; a circular argument.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
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noun
the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: petitio
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: logical fallacy
History
From Latin petītiō prīncipiī (literally “an assumption from the beginning”), calque of Ancient Greek τὸ ἐν ἀρχῇ αἰτεῖσθαι (tò en arkhēî aiteîsthai, “to assume from the beginning”).
