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| − | The '''fallacy of analogy''' is a [[Logical fallacies|logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another they must be the same. It is frequently used in [[prejudice]]d accusations against [[ | + | The '''fallacy of analogy''' is a [[Logical fallacies|logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another they must be the same. It is frequently used in [[prejudice]]d accusations against [[ethnic group]]s, and in [[polemic]] against [[religions]] and religious practices, and by prosecutors in courts of law to persuade judges and juries of the guilt of the accused. |
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Revision as of 11:27, September 2, 2018
The fallacy of analogy is a logical fallacy that argues that because one thing resembles another they must be the same. It is frequently used in prejudiced accusations against ethnic groups, and in polemic against religions and religious practices, and by prosecutors in courts of law to persuade judges and juries of the guilt of the accused.