The converse fallacy of accident arises from generalizing from inadequate instances.
Evidence
The converse fallacy of accident is the reverse of dicto simpliciter. It occurs when we move carelessly or too quickly to a generalization. It occurs when we construct a general rule from an inadequate number of incidents. … The fallacy appears when one or two decisions are used to make a quantum leap to a conclusion that these decisions form a rule with general application. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1106
Categorization
- DEFINE: DEFINE
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1106
- XREF: connects to: Logicians and lawyers use fallacy to mean incorrect argument. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 771; Converse accident is erroneously creating a general rule from insufficient data. — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1117; Simplified definitions produce inadequate solutions to complex problems — Chris Allen, Islamophobia, 923 (+1 more)
Broader Connections
- Converse accident is erroneously creating a general rule from insufficient data.
#corroborates(0.90) — Ruggero J. Aldisert, Agatha D. Aldisert, Logic for Lawyers- A Guide to Clear…, 1117