Begging the Question

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Logic

Foundational Lexiconassuming the answer
Executive Parlancepremise assumption
Scholarly Discoursecircular presupposition
Babel ZenithPetitio Principii
Origin: Aristotle

Etymology & Meaning

Including the conclusion in the premise.

In the Boardroom

'Luxury brands are valuable because they're prestigious.'

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