An argument contains an informal fallacy only if it begs the question.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Begging the question (using a conclusion as part of an argument for that very conclusion) is only one kind of informal fallacy. An argument contains an informal fallacy if it is psychologically appealing but, upon closer inspection, fails to support its conclusion. There are many kinds of informal fallacies.

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