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fallacy of presumption

A fallacy that quietly assumes something it has no right to assume.

A fallacy of presumption rests on an unstated assumption that is doubtful or that assumes the very point at issue, such as that there are only two options, that a sample is typical, or that the conclusion is already true.

Examples

  • A false dilemma presumes that only two options exist.

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