Non-arguments: Improper/Invalid Hypothesis and Weasel Claims

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Another bit of logic for the night - the very common formal fallacy of the invalid claim, which is where one fails to make a positive and falsifiable claim to begin an argument. An example would be "Some women could experience sexism."



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