“This begs the question: is it safe?”
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Begs the question (raises)
Logical fallacy, not "raises."
The comparisoni
“This raises the question: is it safe?”
The ruleii
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Strict: BEGS THE QUESTION = circular reasoning.
Traditionally, "begs the question" is a logical fallacy: assuming the conclusion in the premise. Modern usage has drifted to "raises the question."
Memory aidiii
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