concept: labyrinth of reasons
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Definition
The many ways we can be led astray by philosophy.
Münchhausen trilemma
- The circular argument, in which the proof of some proposition presupposes the truth of that very proposition circularity
- The regressive argument, in which each proof requires a further proof, ad infinitum proliferation
- The dogmatic argument, which rests on accepted precepts which are merely asserted rather than defended prejudice
Five modes of Agrippa
- Dissent – The uncertainty demonstrated by the differences of opinions among philosophers and people in general. disputation
- Progress ad infinitum – All proof rests on matters themselves in need of proof, and so on to infinity, i.e., the regress argument. proliferation
- Relation – All things are changed as their relations become changed, or, as we look upon them from different points of view. perspective, ambiguity
- Assumption – The truth asserted is based on an unsupported assumption. prejudice
- Circularity – The truth asserted involves a circularity of proofs. circularity
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- Socratic Miscarriage
- Sophistry
- infinite regress
- circular reasoning
- skepticism