Logic Lesson: A Libertarian Begs The Question
December 31, 2019
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as posted by the channelBen Burgis explains the fallacy known as "begging the question" by referencing the recent debate between Gene Epstein and Richard Wolff. Begging the question doesn't mean "raising the question" but rather it means "assuming your conclusion" and it turns out that libertarians beg the question frequently.
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Give Them an Argument: Logic for the Left by Ben Burgis
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