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'''Circular reasoning''' is a form of [[Logical fallacy#Proof by assertion|proof by assertion]], often used by [[Atheist|Atheists]] in which one uses a conclusion of an argument as the [[premise]] to that same argument. This is also known as ''petitio principii'' or ''begging the question.''

'''Circular reasoning''' is a form of [[Logical fallacy#Proof by assertion|proof by assertion]], often used by [[Atheist|Atheists]] in which one uses a conclusion of an argument as a [[premise]] to that same argument, that is, ending where it began. This is also known as ''petitio principii'' or ''begging the question.''

It is considered invalid and therefore is not permitted by the rules of [[formal logic]].

It is considered invalid and therefore is not permitted by the rules of [[formal logic]].

[[Category:Logical Fallacies]]

[[Category:Logical Fallacies]]