Moral Equivalence
Definition: Compares minor offenses to major ones to downplay wrongdoing.
Example: Littering is just as bad as stealing.
Tip: Distinguish severity and context in comparisons.
Logical Fallacies
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
Definition: Compares minor offenses to major ones to downplay wrongdoing.
Example: Littering is just as bad as stealing.
Tip: Distinguish severity and context in comparisons.