What do you call it when one false argument follows from another one derived from valid premises? — redan
If an argument is derived from valid premises and the derivation is valid logic, then it is a valid argument. — Devans99
Anything following on from it is also valid (provided the derivation is valid). — Devans99
Yes; but, can it be the case that an argument that is fallacious can lead to other arguments that are fallacious? — redan
Yes if a logical error is made in the derivation. There is a set of valid derivation rules called syllogisms. If you don't stick to these rules you get invalid conclusions. — Devans99
This is something that could potentially go on forever. Some person could go on making fallacious arguments through straw manning, hasty generalizations, and such, and never become aware of it until pointed out by someone else. — redan
I'm not sure what this has to do with the rest of your post.For a field that is best known for highlighting the distinction between empirical and analytic or rationalist schools of thought, then is there some third alternative? — redan
What do you mean by that?
Sometimes even then they're still not aware it, or are in denial.
— S
Same as above... — redan
Does this happen often in people and philosophy? — redan
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