solarbubblewate

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   by solarbubblewate 3y ago

   And now we illustrate the 2nd-order of the fallacy of the undistributed middle. 1. Situation X in my mind is jaywalking. 2. We should legalize Situation X. 3. Therefore, we should legalize jaywalking. (Accidentally?) Omitted: Situation Y is
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   by solarbubblewate 3y ago

   Another wiki describing the term: https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Parallel_Construction
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   by solarbubblewate 3y ago

   The fallacy of the undistributed middle is particularly prevalent. However, in practice it is usually hidden in implications rather than explicitly stated. For example: 1. Murder is a crime. 2. We should be tough on murder. 3. Therefore, we
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   by solarbubblewate 3y ago

   Two of my favorites are "Affirming the Consequent" and the logically equivalent "Denying the Antecedent". How about you?