Argumentum ad consequentiam

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA logical fallacy in which a statement is determined to be true or false based on whether it would be pleasant or desirable, rather than based on reality.

Synonyms

affirming the consequent conclusion sequitur begging the question vicious circle analogism postulation circular argument diallel conditional proof modus tollens consectary

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