What is Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc? [Definition and Example] - Understanding Logical Fallacies

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What is Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc?

Definition:
Claiming that because one event followed another, it was also caused by it.

Example:
“Since the election of the President more people than ever are unemployed. Therefore the President has damaged the economy.”

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What are Logical Fallacies?

In philosophy, a formal fallacy, deductive fallacy, logical fallacy, or non sequitur is a pattern of reasoning rendered invalid by a flaw in its logical structure that can neatly be expressed in a standard logic system, for example, propositional logic. It is defined as a deductive argument that is invalid.

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