equivocation (ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən) n 1.the act or an instance of equivocating 2.(Logic)logica fallacy based on the use of the same term in different senses, esp as the middle term of a syllogism, asthe badger lives in the bank, and the bank is in the High Street...
Informal logical fallacy example: Equivocation When we use the same word or phrase but change its meaning without making this explicit, we commit theequivocation fallacy. Consider the following example: “Some philosophers argue that all acts areselfish. Even if you strive to serve others, you are...
8. Equivocation An argument using equivocation is presented in vague terms, resulting in a misleading claim. Examples of this type of logical fallacy are a bit confusing…because they’re meant to be. “Eating a hot dog is better than nothing, but nothing is better than eating a hamburger....
(3)沉没成本谬误(Sunk Cost Fallacy)、(4)主流思想谬误(Bandwagon Fallacy)、(5)稻草人(Straw Man)、(6) 诉诸权威(Appeal to Authority)、(7)后此谬误(Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc)、 (8)诉诸无知(Personal Incredulity)、(9) 非此即彼(False Dilemma)、(10)举证责任(Burden of Proof)、(11...
5. The Fallacy of Equivocation: If we assume that everyone has the same definition of such words as God, Jesus, revelation, inspiration, prophet, miracle, etc., we are committing a very simple logical fallacy.When a Muslim says, "Christians and Muslims worship the same God," he is ...
When we use the same word or phrase in different senses within one line of argument, we commit the fallacy of equivocation. Consider this example: “Plato says the end of a thing is its perfection; I say that death is the end of life; hence, death is the perfection of life.” Here ...
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What are 15 common types of logical fallacies? As you’ll see below, there are a lot of ways an argument can be flawed. Take a look at fifteen of the most commonly used logical fallacies. 1 Ad hominem An ad hominem fallacy is one that attempts to invalidate an opponent’s position ...
When we use the same word or phrase in different senses within one line of argument, we c 6、ommit the fallacy of equivocation.,3.Equivocation(ambiguity),3.Equivocation,“Plato says the end of a thing is its perfection; I say that death is the end of life; hence, death is the ...
For example, the following is an equivocation fallacy: "He wants to spend your precious tax dollars on big government. But we are planning a variety of strategic federal investments as a means of subsidizing in critical programs." What is logical fallacy? Logical fallacies are errors in ...