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Circular definition and Circular reasoning

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Circular definition and Circular reasoning

Circular definition vs. Circular reasoning

A circular definition is one that uses the term(s) being defined as a part of the definition or assumes a prior understanding of the term being defined. Circular reasoning (circulus in probando, "circle in proving"; also known as circular logic) is a logical fallacy in which the reasoner begins with what they are trying to end with.

Similarities between Circular definition and Circular reasoning

Circular definition and Circular reasoning have 2 things in common (in Unionpedia): Begging the question, Self-reference.

Begging the question

Begging the question is a logical fallacy which occurs when an argument's premises assume the truth of the conclusion, instead of supporting it.

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Self-reference

Self-reference occurs in natural or formal languages when a sentence, idea or formula refers to itself.

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Circular definition and Circular reasoning Comparison

Circular definition has 36 relations, while Circular reasoning has 27. As they have in common 2, the Jaccard index is 3.17% = 2 / (36 + 27).

References

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