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Topic	"Begs the Question" does NOT MEAN "to raise the question".
Naysaspace 10/08/23 5:41:30 PM #1:	"Begs the question" or "begging the question" is a logical fallacy whereby the argument assumes truth in its own conclusion. In other words, circular argumentation. For example, "This book is a bestseller because it sold many copies" The argument is that it's a bestseller, the assumed truth is that it sold many copies. <cite>Naysaspace posted [p:976549151] in "Begs the ... [t:80588607]...</cite> <quote>"Begs the question" or "begging the question" is a logical fallacy whereby the argument assumes truth in its own conclusion. In other words, circular argumentation.For example,"This book is a bestseller because it sold many copies"The argument is that it's a bestseller, the assumed truth is that it sold many copies. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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