What is Circular Reasoning (Begging the Question)?
Identify the fallacy: 'Crestwood Cereal is the most trusted brand in America, because their box says so, and Crestwood would never print anything untrue.'
Hint: Does the argument prove anything independently, or does it just go in a circle?
Which argument uses Circular Reasoning?
Hint: The answer restates the claim instead of proving it
Identify the fallacy: 'My plan is the best because no better plan exists.'
What kind of support helps avoid Circular Reasoning?
Hint: The proof must come from outside the claim
What is wrong with the argument: 'This policy is wise because only an unwise person would reject it'?
Which argument begs the question?
How is Circular Reasoning different from a helpful summary?
Which revision avoids begging the question in 'This route is safest because it is the safest route'?