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Homunculus argument
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
An informal fallacy whereby a concept is explained in terms of the concept itself, recursively.
Synonyms
false analogy
circular argument
conceptual metaphor
affirming the consequent
analogism
metonymy
holonym
homeosis
hypolemma
diallel
vicious circle
begging the question
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