Explanation
A fallacious inference that is treated as valid without any conscious intent to deceive. Conviction can arise from an invisible flawed connection, even without rhetorical manipulation.
Example
From “All doctors are academics” and “Lea is an academic,” the false conclusion is drawn that Lea is a doctor.
Counterexample
A false argument deliberately used to deceive is more accurately a sophism.
Distinction
Distinction from fallacy: A spurious argument deliberately used to deceive is more accurately a sophism.
Effect on thought and perception
Conviction can arise from an invisible faulty connection, even without rhetorical manipulation.
Resonance
Paralogism makes a directional relationship perceptible: Conviction can arise from an invisible faulty connection, even without rhetorical manipulation.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Paralogism“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-047. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-047The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.