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Fallacies of Explanation
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idea
)
by
anomie
Tue May 30 2000 at 5:31:51
A class of
logical fallacies
in which the
explanation
of a
phenomenon
doesn't actually explain anything
significant
. A good explanation answers the
question
"
Why
?", based on a body of
evidence
. If the explanation doesn't answer the question, or isn't based on
solid evidence
, a fallacy has been committed.
Subverted Support
Non-support
Untestability
Limited Scope
Limited Depth
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Subverted Support
Untestability
Limited Scope
Non-Support
Limited Depth
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Argument from Evil
Significant
Evidence
ad hominem
why
explanation
phenomenon
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