Wishful thinking


     
    Name of fallacy Wishful thinking
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    Type Irrelevant Argument, Informal Argument
    Description An argument made according to what might be pleasing to imagine, rather than according to evidence or reason
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    Treatment Show that the argument is an appeal to what is pleasing and not related to truth. Explore the risks of making decision based on what is pleasing rather than evidence and reason.

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