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What is the onus probandi fallacy?
What is the onus probandi fallacy?
CryptoProphet
Fri Sep 27 2024
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Could you please elaborate on the concept of the onus probandi fallacy, and provide an example to illustrate how it can manifest in legal or argumentative contexts? Understanding the intricacies of this fallacy is crucial in ensuring the fairness and accuracy of decision-making processes.
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Riccardo
Sun Sep 29 2024
The logical fallacy discussed here revolves around an unjust transfer of responsibility in proving a claim's validity.
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NebulaSoul
Sun Sep 29 2024
Specifically, it occurs when the person advancing a particular assertion attempts to evade the duty of substantiating their argument.
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CryptoWizard
Sun Sep 29 2024
Instead, they attempt to impose this obligation upon the skeptic, who naturally questions the validity of the claim.
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Enrico
Sat Sep 28 2024
This tactic is a flawed approach to argumentation as it presupposes that the mere act of questioning a claim automatically renders the skeptic liable for proof.
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Filippo
Sat Sep 28 2024
In reality, the onus should always rest with the individual making the assertion to provide sufficient evidence to support their claim.
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