Division

Type: Informal — Ambiguity Also Known As: Whole-to-part fallacy


Definition

Assuming what is true of the whole must be true of the parts.


Form

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Examples

Example 1

This company is profitable. Therefore, every employee is well-paid.

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Example 4

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Why It Persuades

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How to Counter

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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.