what does 'post hoc' mean?

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as in: evolutionary explanations are post hoc accounts for obvious behavioral phenomena

2007-03-16 07:05:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

From the Latin phrase: post hoc ergo propter hoc.

"after this, therefore because of this" (a logical fallacy).

2007-03-16 07:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Blixa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can have a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_hoc

2007-03-16 14:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by French D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"after this"

2007-03-16 14:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by dominica h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋