Proof by example:
Conceptual/Evidential Fallacy
| Definition | Example |
| When examples are offered as proof of a more universal proposition. | This apple is red, so all apples must be red. |
| Notes | |
| A more detailed treatment of this fallacy can be found on the supplementary Inductive Errors page. | |
Case Study One
The first woman I dated cheated on me. I learned from this that women are cheaters.
Keep in mind that a fallacious argument does not entail an erroneous position.
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