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The Misuse of "Begging the Question" and its Origins
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The phrase "begging the question" is often misused to mean something that raises a question, instead of its original meaning of assuming the initial point in a logical argument. The origins of the phrase come from the Latin phrase Petitio Principii meaning request the principle.
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The term "Petitio Principi" in Latin actually means "request the principle," but due to a poor translation in the 16th century, it is now commonly known in English as "begging the question," which doesn't make much sense.
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The term "Petitio Principi" in Latin actually means "request the principle," but due to a poor translation in the 16th century, it is now commonly known in English as "begging the question," which doesn't make much sense.
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Former President Jimmy Carter told a funny anecdote during a visit to Japan, which was met with hearty laughter by the audience, but the reason for the humor was lost in translation.