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> Beware the fallacy of composition. What may be "right" in a transaction between individuals can be "wrong" over the entire population. I think this issue is
by gmluke 10y ago
> Beware the fallacy of composition. What may be "right" in a transaction between individuals can be "wrong" over the entire population.
I think this issue is philosophically contentious, and interesting. Even if you don't accept that premise, I wouldn't describe this as a fallacy.
I think fallacy is best used to describe a logical non-sequitur/invalid conclusion. It's independent of whether we agree on the assumptions.
Premise 1: Socrates is a man.
Premise 2: All men are mortal.
Invalid conclusion: Therefore Pigs can fly.