Question 2
Begging the question is the most common fallacy used because it is directly related to the conclusion. This is when the conclusion is stated and the beginning and the end of the argument so it just goes in circles and never really accomplishes anything. You are trying to prove your argument is right rather than proving their argument wrong. It is showing that the conclusion is true without showing proof of why this conclusion is true.
An example of begging the question is “I think this guy is unattractive because he is ugly” It is not saying why you think he is unattractive because ugly and unattractive have similar meanings. This is not a strong argument because you can keep asking why you think he is unattractive and then why you think he is ugly. This question is never answered and doesn’t provide any support to prove your conclusion is right.
I have heard a begging the question fallacy quite a lot. The point of this argument is to convince that the claim is true. But its interesting that although that is the purpose of the argument, the argument's premise does not support the argument's conclusion. I liked your example of begging the question. I agree that unattractive and ugly although have similar meanings do not support the claim nor provide evidence as to why he is unattractive or ugly. Therefore you have to question the argument that is being presented in order to get to the real reason why he is ugly or unattractive. I also believe that this could also tie in with having vague premises which need to be elaborated on more. Good job!
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