What does this mean .. " begging the question "?

Question

can anybody explain what this words mean ..

thanks

Answer 1

It also means, depending the circumstances, that "I really do not wish to answer or address the question or topic"

Answer 2

"Begging the question" is a logical fallacy that people sometimes commit when they're making arguments. It means "assuming the thing you're trying to prove."

Example:

1)The Bible says God exists, and
2)the Bible is the revealed word of God, so
3)God exists.

The person who makes this argument is "begging the question." This person _already assumes it's true_ that God exists, as shown in premise 2). This is just a simple example; most of the time it's harder to recognize these kind of arguments.

"Beg the question" should NOT be used in place of a phrase like "raise the question." Don't use it as follows: "My town's team couldn't beat the worst team in the league last week. This begs the question, 'Will they even win a game this year?'"

In general, "beg the question" is almost always used incorrectly, and should be avoided. It's a good idea to just express your idea another way without using this tricky phrase.

Answer 3

Lets say a set of circumstances leaves you wondering something. Then, that set of circumstances begs the question of whatever it made you wonder.

For instance. ( just to be funny ) You see a bald man walking down the street. Then perhaps another .. and another .. a few more .. and they all seem to be going to the same place. Well, that would beg the question, "Is there a bald mans convention going on somewhere?"

Answer 4

In true English, this means pardon me, I do not understand what you are asking?