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The meaning of "To beg the question" (assuming something in the question) is best illustrated with some examples.

  • "I think he is unattractive because he is ugly." This sentence merely restates the original point. It is begging the question.
  • "When did you stop beating your wife?". This sentence is stating that you used to beat your wife. This may not be true. It is begging the question.
  • "Would you like tea or coffee?" This begs the question about whether you want a drink at all. It assumes something about the answer implicit in the question.

To beg the question does NOT mean to askthe question!

People say things like: "The weather is hot which begs the question - will more people stay in this country for their holidays ? " This really means "which raises the question". That is not what "begs the question" means.

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