Category
Presumption
Arguments that smuggle in assumptions or treat contested points as already proven.
Fallacies in this category
Ludic Fallacy
PresumptionApplies neat, game-like models to messy reality without accounting for real-world uncertainty and complexity.
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Slippery Slope
PresumptionClaims a small first step will inevitably lead to extreme outcomes.
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False Dichotomy
PresumptionPresents only two options when more reasonable alternatives exist.
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Begging the Question
PresumptionUses its own conclusion as a premise instead of offering support.
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