I know 'question begging' in philosophy means assuming something your trying to prove but why use those precise words?
2007-07-06 10:34:24 · 8 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The term was translated into English from the Latin in the 16th century. The Latin version, Petitio Principii (petitio: seeking, petition, request; principii, genitive of principium: beginning, basis, premise of an argument), literally means "a request for the beginning or premise." That is, the premise depends on the truth of the very matter in question.
2007-07-06 10:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kathi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
'Petitio principii,' (begging the question, or suggesting the question) is a logical fallacy similar to circular reasoning. Specifically, it is an argument in which the conclusion appears in one of the premises, and thus proves nothing.
Although the term has little to do with interrogative sentences, in common usage, "begging the question" is used very often following a question which assumes an issue has been settled when if fact it has not.
"Are you still beating your wife, sir, yes or no?" is the perfect example. The answerer can NOT say either 'yes' or 'no' without an admission of wife-beating.
2007-07-06 12:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Grey Raven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't it refer to a statement that is posed as a question. Such as this one. The conclusion is given in the statement, so where is the question? The context of the statement doesn't ask a question, but the emotional context implied does well, beg the question? Words in motion.!
2007-07-06 14:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by purplepeace59 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't supposed to mean assuming, it's supposed to mean asking, which is why it is associated with begging, as in asking for something.
2007-07-06 10:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by pamperpooch39 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because precision and honesty is required to uncover reality and hidden truth in any exploratory effort.
2007-07-06 10:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your asking for help to prove it.
2007-07-06 10:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I "implore" you, and "beseech" you to NOT broach the subject of your question ever again...
It upsets the servants...
2007-07-07 17:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
but according to common sens it may have different meaning and interpretation
2007-07-06 11:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by amtusS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋