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ignoratio elenchi

/ˌɪɡnəˈreɪʃiəʊ ɪˈlɛŋkaɪ/

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/ˌɪɡnəˈreɪʃiəʊ ɪˈlɛŋkaɪ/C2formallegal
  • ruЛогическая ошибка, при которой аргумент, по-видимому, опровергает тезис, но на самом деле касается другого или нерелевантного вопроса, упуская из виду первоначальный предмет спора.

A logical fallacy where an argument appears to refute a point but actually addresses a different or irrelevant issue, missing the original point of contention.

  1. C2formal

    A logical fallacy where an argument fails to address the point in question, instead proving something irrelevant.

    ruЛогическая ошибка

    • The politician's speech was an ignoratio elenchi, focusing on job creation when asked about tax reform.
    • In the debate, he committed an ignoratio elenchi by arguing about the economy instead of the proposed law.
    • The lawyer's closing statement was an ignoratio elenchi, discussing the defendant's character rather than the evidence.