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| − | 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 [[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. | + | 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 [[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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| + | A classic [[joke]] says, "If it walks like a duck, talks like a duct, and acts like a duck, it must be a duck—unless it's a [[politician]] seeking the duck vote." | ||
See [[Specious reasoning]] | See [[Specious reasoning]] | ||
Revision as of 11:40, 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.
A classic joke says, "If it walks like a duck, talks like a duct, and acts like a duck, it must be a duck—unless it's a politician seeking the duck vote."