Finishing our discussion of  Crimes Against Logic … Begging the Question – Begging the question is assuming (usually in the form of a premise) the conclusion we intend to prove. Here are some examples: “Freedom is good for society because it is conducive to the good of the community.” “Chloroform renders people unconscious because it’s soporific.” “The … Continue reading The Basics of Critical Thinking Part 5: More Crimes Against Logic