Question

What type of logical fallacy is used in this argument?

Answer 1

Fallacy definition:  

fal·la·cy

/ˈfaləsē/

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noun

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

"the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy"

Similar:

misconception

mistaken belief

misbelief

delusion

false notion

mistaken impression

misapprehension

misjudgment

miscalculation

misinterpretation

misconstruction

error

mistake

untruth

inconsistency

illusion

myth

fantasy

deceit

deception

sophism

sophistry

casuistry

faulty reasoning

unsound argument

LOGIC

a failure in reasoning which renders an argument invalid.

"Kraft exposes three fallacies in this approach"

faulty reasoning; misleading or unsound argument.

"the potential for fallacy which lies behind the notion of self-esteem"