fallacy

ˈfæləsi
fallacies
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Translation of fallacy into German

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Noun

reasoning error

mistake in thinking that makes an argument seem true
Trugschluss mFehlschluss m
  • That is a common fallacy in debates.Das ist ein häufiger Trugschluss in Debatten.
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Expressions with fallacy: examples in English and translations in German

Gerechtigkeitsirrtum
The just-world fallacy makes people blame victims for their misfortune.
Basisratenfehlschluss
He fell into the base rate fallacy when assessing the risk.
Spielerfehlschluss
He lost money due to the gamblers' fallacy.
logischer Fehlschluss
Denkfehler
His argument was dismissed due to a logical fallacy.
naturalistischer Fehlschluss
natürlicher Fehlschluss
The philosopher's argument was criticized for a naturalistic fallacy.
pathetischer Fehlschluss
The novel uses pathetic fallacy to show the storm's angry mood.

Synonyms and analogies of fallacy in English

Examples of fallacy in a sentence

  • Dismissing inconvenient data was clearly a fallacy.

Translations of "fallacy" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derTrugschlussnm.

Some politicians rely on the fallacy of scapegoating to divert attention.

Einige Politiker verlassen sich auf den Trugschluss des Sündenbocks, um abzulenken.

derIrrtumnm.

The fallacy of multitasking reducing efficiency has been debunked by research.

Der Irrtum, dass Multitasking die Effizienz reduziert, wurde durch Forschung widerlegt.

derFehlschlussnm.

Philosophers classify argumentum ad hominem as a classic informal logical fallacy.

Philosophen klassifizieren das Argumentum ad hominem als klassischen informalen Fehlschluss.

derIrrglaubenm.

The fallacy of perfection leads to unnecessary stress and disappointment.

Der Irrglaube der Perfektion führt zu unnötigem Stress und Enttäuschung.

dieTäuschungnf.

Global warming is a complete fallacy.

Die globale Erwärmung ist eine komplette Täuschung.

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Other translations for fallacy:

  • Denkfehlernm.
  • Weltirrtumnm.
  • Abwegigkeitn.
  • Scheinbeweisn.

fallacy: Examples and translations in context

He fell into the fallacy of believing everything he read online.

Er verfiel dem Trugschluss, alles zu glauben, was er online las.

She exposed the fallacy in his logic with a simple question.

Mit einer einfachen Frage entlarvte sie den Trugschluss in seiner Logik.

His argument was built on a fallacy that failed to withstand scrutiny.

Sein Argument basierte auf einem Trugschluss, der der Überprüfung nicht standhielt.

To deny this is merely the previously mentioned fallacy of depreciation.

Dies zu leugnen ist bloß der bereits erwähnte Trugschluss der Abwertung.

The sunk cost fallacy often blinds people to better opportunities.

Der Trugschluss der versunkenen Kosten macht Menschen oft blind für bessere Möglichkeiten.

His fallacy of assuming everyone shared his opinion led to misunderstandings.

Sein Trugschluss, dass jeder seine Meinung teilte, führte zu Missverständnissen.

Using anecdotal evidence as proof is a common fallacy in arguments.

Anekdotische Beweise als Beweis zu verwenden, ist ein häufiger Trugschluss in Argumenten.

The narrative of precision = control = safety is a fallacy.

Die Erzählung von Präzision = Kontrolle = Sicherheit ist ein Trugschluß.

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