Reification
Definition: Treats an abstract concept as if it were a concrete thing.
Example: Justice demands we take action!
Tip: Watch for vague appeals to abstractions as arguments.
Logical Fallacies
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
Definition: Treats an abstract concept as if it were a concrete thing.
Example: Justice demands we take action!
Tip: Watch for vague appeals to abstractions as arguments.