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The word you are probably looking for is a fallacy. However, a fallacy is generally considered to be an argument which has a superficial attractiveness, but which on closer examination proves to have no logical basis. A good example is the argument "We all know that if a person is an immigrant they will work for cheap. He works for cheap so he has to be an immigrant." This particular fallacy is called affirming the consequent. Or the argument, "My Holy Book is the true word of God because the true word of God, contained in my Holy Book, says so. And you know you can believe it because it is the word of God." This fallacy is called a circular argument, begging the question (a phrase which is often used by people who have no idea what it means), or in Latin, petitio principii. However, an "argument" which is just nonsense, like, "My father was a true-blue American and I hate Chinese food so the US should declare war on North Korea", basically lacks even superficial attractiveness and would only appeal to those who cannot reason from A to A, and is not usually called a fallacy.
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What is analogous statement?
An analogous statement is a statement comparing two or more things in an analogy.ex: Horses are to old societies, as cars are to present societies.
What are the best books to learn logic for beginners?
"Logic Demystified" By Anthony Boutelle & Stan Gibilisco
In an essay the paragraph contains the thesis statement the consists of paragraphs that support the thesis statement and the paragraph wraps up the argument and include?
introduction; body; concluding
Which sentence contains an abstract noun A She handed him the dishtowel B Logic is easily understood C The vase was quite expensive D His skill was legendary?
The sentences that contain an abstract noun are:"Logic is easily understood." The noun logic is an abstract noun, a word for a concept."His skill was legendary." The noun skill is an abstract noun, a word for a concept.The words "logic" and "skill" are both abstract nouns. Logic is an intellectual concept.Skill is proficiency, something that can be demonstrated but not a tangible thing.
Components of logic?
what are the components for logic pro
Any violation in the syntax of a program statement is called logic error?
No. A violation in the syntax of a program statement is called a syntax error.
A statement that contains an error in logic is?
Technically speaking, an "error in logic" (a fallacy) is a case where the premises do not properly support the argument made. Fallacies are not to be confused with factual errors, wherein the error is caused by a lack of proper information.
What is a logic argument?
A logic argument is a statement of logic. The term "argument" means a statement that could be true or false. A Statement that has not been tested as true or false is known as a theory. Logic is the term meaning the structure of an argument or statement and how it applies in its use.
A statement that is proved by deductive logic is called a?
A theorem is a statement that is proved by deductive logic.
Why is this statement an example of faulty logic?
Its not a statement of faulty logic because it is a question not a statement, also its not comparing anything so that is why i think its not a faulty statement
Method for minimising logic error?
BASICALLY, to minimise logic error, you need to stop being a tutti and be more of a kutha
What type of procedural error often involves and error in logic?
Analysis
What type of error provides an incorrect result but is not a syntax or run time error?
A logic error.
What is circular logic?
Circular logic would be a statement or series of statements that are true because of another statement, which is true because of the first. For example, statement A is true because statement B is true. Statement B is true because statement A is true
How can you describe the cup contains 500 milimeters as fuzzy logic?
How can you describe the cup contains 500 millimeters as fuzzy logic?
Which type of error produces incorrect results but does not prevent the program from running?
Logic error.
Is an infinite loop an example of a syntax error?
No. A syntax error is a statement that fails to compile. Infinite loops are simply loops for which the number of iterations is unknown. However, all loops, whether counted loops or infinite loops, must have a reachable exit condition. If a loop does not have a reachable exit condition then it is a logic error, not a syntax error.
