The
logical fallacy of
composition ascribes properties of a components of something to the thing itself. In a way it is the reverse of the
division fallacy.
Examples:
- The atoms in this chemical compound are invisible, so the compound must also be invisible.
- Scandinavians are strong and brave, so Scandinavian countries must have the most powerful military forces in the world.
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