Logical Fallacy of Inference from a Label
The Logical Fallacy of Inference from a Label occurs when it is assumed that labels attached to people/things/concepts/organizations are accurate in defining them. Labels are not always accurate.
Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Inference from a Label
"Come to beauty science. We will make you beautiful scientifically."
The label, “science,” has been successfully used to promote many scams and lies.
"We are going to a Christian concert tonight. I'm sure that the Holy Spirit will be moving there."
The label, “Christian,” is applied to many things that have nothing to do with Jesus Christ, not just music. Discernment is required. Sometimes all you get is emotion or worse. When a conclusion is drawn from the label, a fallacy has been committed.
How can we know anything about anything? That’s the real question
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