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The circular reasoning trap
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You assume the conclusion partway through to make the steps easier, then act surprised when you arrived where you started. The logic locks shut and no reader can escape it, because you built the loop yourself.
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Somebody asked poisonal i want to learn about mathematical proofs. The extent of my math background was a couple calculus and statistics courses in college. Barely remember anything from it but the high level details.
It made 40 things out of that question. This is number 29.
← before thispageHunting Flaws In Famous False ProofsDiscover where the algebra broke under the rug.componentThe circular reasoning trapyou are hereafter this →pageWriting Your Very First Direct ProofTake two even numbers and walk them down the aisle.
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