Circular reasoning
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'''Circular reasoning''' is a type of [[logical fallacy]] in which the "proof" of a statement ultimately depends on assuming the truth of the statement itself. | '''Circular reasoning''' is a type of [[logical fallacy]] in which the "proof" of a statement ultimately depends on assuming the truth of the statement itself. | ||
| − | A very common example in the area of [[religion]] is the following argument: | + | A very common example in the area of [[religion]] is the following [[argument from scripture]]: |
# We know that [[God]] exists because the [[Bible]] says so. | # We know that [[God]] exists because the [[Bible]] says so. | ||
# We know that Bible is correct because it is the inspired word of God. | # We know that Bible is correct because it is the inspired word of God. | ||
Revision as of 21:40, 15 September 2007
Circular reasoning is a type of logical fallacy in which the "proof" of a statement ultimately depends on assuming the truth of the statement itself.
A very common example in the area of religion is the following argument from scripture:
- We know that God exists because the Bible says so.
- We know that Bible is correct because it is the inspired word of God.
In other words:
- Bible implies God implies Bible
Neither the assertion that "God exists" nor that "the Bible is correct" have been independently proved without relying on the assumption of the other.
