petitio

Noun

Meaning

the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question

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Definition The fallacy of petitio principii main, or "begging the question" is committed when someone attempts to prove a proposition based on a premise that itself requires proof. Source: Internet

The Latin version, petitio principii main, "asking for the starting point", can be interpreted in different ways. Source: Internet

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