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The Fallacy of Amphiboly

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There are many fallacies in our arguments. We are going to examine another fallacy today, the Fallacy of Amphiboly (From the Greek, “both sides, double” “speech”).The Fallacy of Amphiboly occurs in an argument when the premisses are ambiguous because of their grammatical construction. A statement can be amphibolous when the indetermination of the meaning derives from its faulty grammatical structure. An argument with amphibolous sentences is amphibolous.According to Aristotle, the sophistic arguments are based on ambiguous terms.An amphibolous statement is true or false according to the interpretation because of the loose grammatical structure. It does not use the word with

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Unlock Your Critical Thinking Skills with Introduction to Logic

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Are you tired of being swayed by arguments that don’t hold up to scrutiny? Do you struggle to understand complex logical arguments? Look no further! “Introduction to Logic” on Udemy is here to help you develop your critical thinking skills and understand the foundations of logical argument. In this course, you’ll learn about the structure of arguments, types of argument, and how to identify and avoid fallacies. With the skills you’ll learn in “Introduction to Logic,” you’ll be able to confidently evaluate and construct logical arguments, and make informed decisions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your critical

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