Definition of petitio principii in English:
petitio principii
noun prɪŋˈkɪp-pɪˌtɪʃɪəʊ prɪnˈsɪpɪʌɪpəˌtiSHēō prinˈsipēˌī
Logic A fallacy in which a conclusion is taken for granted in the premises; begging the question.
Example sentencesExamples
- This, with great respect, is a petitio principii - reasoning which assumes the very thing which requires decision.
- Here I shall simply observe that the objection is a gross petitio principii.
Origin
Latin, literally 'laying claim to a principle'.
Definition of petitio principii in US English:
petitio principii
nounpəˌtiSHēō prinˈsipēˌī
Logic A fallacy in which a conclusion is taken for granted in the premises; begging the question.
Example sentencesExamples
- This, with great respect, is a petitio principii - reasoning which assumes the very thing which requires decision.
- Here I shall simply observe that the objection is a gross petitio principii.
Origin
Latin, literally ‘laying claim to a principle’.