English

Alternative forms

• circular logic

Noun

circular argument ‎(plural circular arguments)

1. (informal) A term often conflated with begging the question in philosophy.
2. (philosophy, logic) An argument which commits the logical fallacy of assuming what it is attempting to prove.

Usage notes

In informal usage, circular argument is synonymous with begging the question; in formal usage, these are distinct.

Synonyms

• (informal, logic) beg the question
• petitio principii

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