The Circular Argument Fallacy
Critical Thinking
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This is what Anna's manager said about her bid to be promoted:'I will not be supporting Anna for promotion to management level. She doesn't have enough visibility or backing at management level.' The problem with this reasoning is that it's circular...a kind of logical fallacy.
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