Definist Fallacy
The Definist Fallacy occurs whenever the definition of a term, word, or concept is used in a way that hinders reason or communication.
Examples of the Definist Fallacy
equivocation on a word
the fallacy of persuasive definition
defining a word in terms of itself
the definition of one property in terms of another
failure to elucidate
distinction without a difference
Socratic fallacy
defining a term too broadly
defining a term too narrowly.
How can we know anything about anything? That’s the real question
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