fallacy of many questions
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A fallacy is erroneous reasoning that appears sound. It's a defective argument form where premises don't logically support the conclusion. Fallacies can occur in material content, wording, or structure.1
The "fallacy of many questions" (plurimum interrogationum) happens when a single answer is demanded or given to a question that requires a divided response or should be refused due to a mistaken presupposition. An example is asking, "Have you stopped beating your wife?" This question presumes the person has beaten their wife, which may not be true.1
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