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Line 1: − 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]]
merge with circular reasoning, which covers the same thing
#redirect [[circular reasoning]]