Circular Reasoning By: Logan Witty and Kacie Martin.
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Circular Reasoning
By: Logan Witty and Kacie Martin
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Definition
a use of reason in which the premises depends on or is equivalent to the conclusion, a method of false logic by which "this is used to prove that, and that is used to prove this“
Begging the Question is a fallacy in which the premises include the claim that the conclusion is true or (directly or indirectly) assume that the conclusion is true.
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Universal Example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CVbku6nxhU
Elaine wants a changed number instead of a new number, but a new number and a changed number are the same.
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The Crucible
Elizabeth (to Hale): I cannot think the Devil may own a woman’s soul, Mr. Hale, when she keeps an upright way, as I have. I am a good woman, I know it; and if you believe I may do only good work in the world, and yet be secretly bound to Satan, then I must tell you, sir, I do not believe it.
Hale: But woman, you do believe there are witches in-
Elizabeth: If you think that I am one, then I say there are none
Hale: You Surely do not fly against the Gospel, the Gospel-
Act 2, page 200
1. Fallacy committed- Circular Reasoning
2. Character committing fallacy- Elizabeth
3. The Problem- Elizabeth believes that she is not a witch. Therefore if she believes that she is not a witch, then witches do not exist.
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The Crucible
Hathorne's Voice: Now, Martha Corey, there is abundant evidence in our hands to show that you have given yourself to the reading of fortunes. Do you deny it?
Martha Corey's Voice: I am innocent to a witch. I know not what a witch is.
Hathorne's Voice: How do you know, then, that you are not a witch?
Matha Corey's Voice: If i were, I would know it.
Act 3, page 207
1. Fallacy committed- Circular Reasoning
2. Character committing fallacy- Martha Corey
3. Problem- Martha says she is innocent to a witch. That is the same thing as saying she does not know what a witch is.
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Bibliography
Seinfeld: Elaine's Circular Reasoning - YouTube. 2010. YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. 6 Dec. 2010. Web. 15 Feb. 2012.
Addis, Don. Faith-Based Connect The Dots. Digital image. Naruto Forums. Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd, 17 Nov. 2011. Web. 15 Feb. 2012.
"circular reasoning." Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon. Dictionary.com, LLC. 16 Feb. 2012.
“Fallacy: Begging the Question." Holocaust Educational Resource. 2011. Web. 16 Feb. 2012.