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False accusation fallacy (view source)
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==Example==
==Example==
Thomas: If atheism is true, than matter and energy should not exist, per the first two laws of thermodynamics. Matter and energy do exist, therefore atheism is false.
Thomas: If atheism is true, than matter and energy should not exist, per the first two laws of thermodynamics. Matter and energy do exist, therefore atheism is false.
Here, James committed the false accusation fallacy because he accused Thomas of affirming the consequent, which is something that Thomas didn't do.
Here, James committed the false accusation fallacy because he accused Thomas of affirming the consequent, which is something that Thomas didn't do.
[[Category:Logical Fallacies]]