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Begging the Question

Begging the question: Is claiming the end remark is true based on the previous argument stated though there in no actual truth behind the statement. Another name for this fallacy is circular reasoning because the reasoner ends with what they began with. In other words pushing the viewer to see what the broadcaster wants to convey by going in circles about a topic with no support behind it. Ex. I’m right because I’m right.

Examples: media type="custom" key="28481067" In this commercial, the man states that direct TV hates puppies because they charge for HD service. This is begging the question because that statement is not supported by fact. There is no proof stating that direct TV hates puppies. The man only assumes it because direct TV charges for HD service when the money saved by not charging for HD service could go to the purchase of dog food for the puppy.

media type="custom" key="28481071" In this campaign ad, it is stated, “everyone likes Ike”. The viewer is pushed to believe that everyone truly does like Ike. This statement is not correct because there is no proof stating everyone really does like Ike. So this statement is backed by opinion and has no truth behind it.