Generalization from fictional evidence
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Generalization from fictional evidence is a fallacy which leads us to judge reality in a way that is based on examples from fiction.[1] A great example of this came in the 2008 Republican Party debates, in which many of the candidates invoked 24 to justify their national security policies.
[edit] See also
- Things to keep in mind before starting a conspiracy, mostly informed by fictional examples
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| Affirming the consequent | Denying the antecedent | ||||
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| Red herrings | |||||
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