Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
'A is true because B is true; B is true because A is true.' This type of argument is termed
AInductive argument
BDeductive argument
CCircular argument ✓ Correct
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (C) Circular argument — This is a circular argument, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★This is a circular argument, so that is the answer.
★Each claim is supported only by the other, so the reasoning goes in a loop.
★The conclusion is quietly used to prove the premise and vice versa.
★This is the fallacy of begging the question in circular form.
★No independent ground is ever offered.
★So the answer is circular argument.
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