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Communication
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Argumentation and Critical Thinking Tutorial

INFORMAL FALLACY DEFINITIONS GROUP 3
TEST #2

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The a priori . fallacy happens when someone begins with a conclusion, then only accepts evidence that will support that conclusion.

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Arguing that a claim must be true because there is no evidence that it is false is which of the following fallacies?

a priori

Extension

Appeal to ignorance

plurium interrogationum