Ambiguous Middle

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Category 4 Twin Fallacy 5 External Links 6 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Ambiguous Middle Term

Explanation

You commit this fallacy if you use an ambiguous word in two different meanings as the middle term in a syllogism.

Category

• Equivocation
• Four Term Fallacy

Twin Fallacy

• Illicit Observation

External Links

• Fallacy Files [1]
• Global Tester [2]

Examples in creationist arguments