pseudologic

English

Etymology

From pseudo- (“false”) +‎ logic.

Pronunciation

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Noun

pseudologic (countable and uncountable, plural pseudologics)

1. False logic. A logical argument that deliberately omits an outcome so that a false conclusion is reached.

Alternative forms

• pseudo-logic

See also

• strawman

References

• Pseudo-logic, in Responsible Thinking, Bob Korn, 2007.