| − | The '''fallacy of analogy''' is a [[logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another in some aspects, they must resemble each other in another aspect. In its most extreme form, it argues that a superficial resemblance proves identity, that they are in fact the same. In general, an argument by analogy takes the following form:<br /> | + | The '''fallacy of analogy''' also called '''fallacy of comparison''' is a [[logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another in some aspects, they must resemble each other in another aspect. In its most extreme form, it argues that a superficial resemblance proves identity, that they are in fact the same. In general, an argument by analogy takes the following form:<br /> |