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neglecting relevant evidence
the sufficiency problem of neglecting relevant evidence

description

Neglect of Relevant Evidence is one of the most common and frustrating logical fallacies. Essentially, the argument is 'good', with the exception of factors unmentioned.

A special type of neglect of relevant evidence is selection bias.

examples

"I don't see why I should read the labels on the back of my medications. If they weren't safe, we couldn't buy them."



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