The fallacy of four terms is an error in logic where a term is used in a syllogism with four terms instead of three, leading to incorrect conclusions.
Der Trugschluss der vier Termini ist ein Fehler in der Logik, bei dem ein Begriff in einem Syllogismus mit vier statt drei Begriffen verwendet wird und zu falschen Schlussfolgerungen führt.
| Fallacy | Fallacy of four terms |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | Nothing is better than eternal happiness, and a ham sandwich is better than nothing, so a ham sandwich is better than eternal happiness. |
Tags: fallacies, logic
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