Thought-terminating cliche


     
    Name of fallacy Thought-terminating cliche
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    Type Irrelevant Argument, Informal Argument
    Description The use of generally accepted formulae of predigested though as premisses in argument
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    Treatment The best way of dealing with predigested thinking in argument is to point out good- humouredly and with a backing of real evidence that matters are more complicated than your opponent supposes.

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