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A specific and interesting form of lying! The pantheon of lies is rich enough to warrant additional terminology :)
by iandanforth 3y ago
A specific and interesting form of lying! The pantheon of lies is rich enough to warrant additional terminology :)
- cauliflower2718 3y agoAre there other examples that you particularly like?
- solarbubblewate 3y agoThe fallacy of the undistributed middle is particularly prevalent. However, in practice it is usually hidden in implications rather than explicitly stated. For example: 1. Murder is a crime. 2. We should be tough on murder. 3. Therefore, we should be tough on crime. (Deliberately) Omitted: Jaywalking is a crime. Should we be tough on jaywalking?
- ocrow 3y agoWe should legalize jaywalking, since it was an invention of the car industry to deflect attention from how dangerous their products were (and are) and is unnecessary for a functioning society. I realize you're using the example rhetorically, but still ... that is what we should do about jaywalking.
- solarbubblewate 3y agoAnd now we illustrate the 2nd-order of the fallacy of the undistributed middle. 1. Situation X in my mind is jaywalking. 2. We should legalize Situation X. 3. Therefore, we should legalize jaywalking. (Accidentally?) Omitted: Situation Y is jaywalking. Should we legalize Situation Y?
- swayvil 3y agoOh there's a whole lying taxonomy and nomenclature. Be assured of it. But only the members of the inner house are allowed to see it. It is restricted technology.
- solarbubblewate 3y agoTwo of my favorites are "Affirming the Consequent" and the logically equivalent "Denying the Antecedent". How about you?