Fallacy Fallacy
/ˈfæləsi ˈfæləsi/
Definitions
- (n.) An error in reasoning that occurs when one wrongly assumes that an argument contains a logical fallacy, thus dismissing it without proper analysis.
The court cautioned against committing the fallacy fallacy by rejecting expert testimony solely because it contained minor logical flaws.
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The fallacy fallacy warns against dismissing a valid argument solely because it appears fallacious; in legal contexts, this is important to avoid premature rejection of arguments or evidence.
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