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uses its conclusion as a premise
A '''circular argument''' is one which uses its conclusion as a [[premise]]. This creates a dependency loop which (like a [[circle]]) has no beginning or end.
It is considered invalid and therefore is not permitted by the rules of [[formal logic]].
[[category:logical fallacies]]
It is considered invalid and therefore is not permitted by the rules of [[formal logic]].
[[category:logical fallacies]]