LSAT Practice Test

Which type of fallacy presents a circular argument where the conclusion is included in the premise?

1. strawman

2. loaded question

3. appeal to authority

4. begging the question

The correct answer is: begging the question

Begging the question is the correct answer because it refers to a fallacy where the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises of the argument. This creates a circular argument where the premise and the conclusion essentially mean the same thing. The other answer choices are incorrect: A. A strawman fallacy involves misrepresenting or exaggerating an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. B. A loaded question fallacy is a question that contains a controversial or unjustified assumption. C. An appeal to authority fallacy occurs when an argument is deemed true because a perceived authority supports it.