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How to Spot and Counter the Ambiguity Fallacy
In our world of argumentation and reasoning, clarity and precision are of vital importance. However, many times, apologists use ambiguous terms to argue points. To do this, they often employ the ambiguity fallacy. Ambiguity fallacies exploit the vagueness or equivocal nature of language, resulting in flawed reasoning and invalid inferences.
Here’s an example of this fallacy that a pro-choice person might make: “Abortion is a personal choice. No one should be able to dictate what a w
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Sep 18th 2025