A 'reductio ad absurdum' fallacy disproves an argument by showing the absurdity of carrying it to a logical conclusion. This works only if the argument has faulty logic to begin with.
Una falacia "reductio ad absurdum" refuta un argumento demostrando lo absurdo de llevarlo a una conclusión lógica. Esto funciona solo si el argumento tiene una lógica defectuosa desde el principio.
| Fallacy | reductio ad absurdum |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | disproving an argument by showing the absurdity of following it through to a logical conclusion. Essentially, the argument is reduced to its absurdity. This works only if there is faulty logic in the argument to begin with. |
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