Monday, September 1, 2008
Misrepresentation
If the misrepresentation occurs on purpose, then it is an example of lying. If the misrepresentation occurs during a debate in which there is misrepresentation of the opponent's claim, then it would be the cause of a straw man fallacy.
Labels:
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Fallacy,
Fallacy: Lying,
Fallacy: Misrepresentation,
Fallacy: Straw Man,
Logic
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