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Understanding Circular Reasoning: A Common Logical Fallacy

Circular reasoning is a fallacious form of argument where one assumes the conclusion is true without providing valid evidence. This type of reasoning creates a loop where the claim is used to prove itself. Learn more about this illogical approach and how it can distort reasoning and debate. Explore examples from pop culture and historical contexts to better grasp this concept.

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Understanding Circular Reasoning: A Common Logical Fallacy

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  1. Circular Reasoning

  2. What is Circular Reasoning? • A fallacious form of argument in which someone assumes that parts (or all) of what a person claims to be proving are proven facts. (The Princeton Review). • The premises include the claim that the conclusion is true or assumes that the conclusion in true-the proposition to be proven is assumed implicitly or explicitly in the premise. http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/begging-the-question.html • In other words, circular reasoning is forming a conclusion based on that conclusion.

  3. Pop Culture Examples • Bill: "God must exist." Jill: "How do you know?" Bill: "Because the Bible says so." Jill: "Why should I believe the Bible?" Bill: "Because the Bible was written by God." • "If such actions were not illegal, then they would not be prohibited by the law."

  4. http://skepacabra.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/circular-reasoning-fox-news-style/http://skepacabra.wordpress.com/2009/04/15/circular-reasoning-fox-news-style/

  5. Explanation of Video • In this video the man explains that Obama is fascist because he is a fascist. His only explanation of why he is that way is just because he is that way.

  6. Act II • Hale: Do you know your commandments Elizabeth? Elizabeth: I surely do, there be no mark of blame upon my life Mr. Hale. I am a covenanted Christian women. (Pg. 199) • Mr. Hale feels that if you know your ten commandments, the you are a good Christian and therefore, not a witch.

  7. Act II • Hale: “But women, you do believe there are witches in—” Elizabeth: “If you think I am one, then I say there are none.”

  8. Citation "Fallacy: Begging the Question." Holocaust Educational Resource. Web. 20 Feb. 2012.

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