Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is not a fallacy of Ambiguity?
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Download Solution PDFA logical fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that reduces the strength and persuasiveness of an argument.
Key Points
- There are two main types of fallacies: Formal fallacy and informal fallacy.
- An informal fallacy is an error in the argument's form, content, or context.
- Fallacies of Ambiguity occur when some ambiguity over the meaning of the words used in the argument.
- There are various types of fallacies of ambiguity:
- fallacy of equivocation
- fallacy of amphiboly
- fallacy of accent
- fallacy of composition
Thus, the fallacy of Accident is not a fallacy of Ambiguity.
Additional Information
- The fallacy of Accident: It occurs when the general premise with a qualified meaning applies to all implied circumstances without exception or qualification.
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