For example, when arguing "X is better than Y", one may argue in a way such that emphasizes "X is good" without mentioning Y, or "Y is bad" without mentioning "X", i.e., no actual comparison in the argument. What is the word for this logical error?
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Does the sentence you're asking for mention both X and Y or just one of them? Because you say "X is good" or "Y is bad", just want a clarification.– Chris GongFeb 8, 2017 at 5:06
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@ChrisGong See my update.– xuhdevFeb 8, 2017 at 5:57
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An incomparable error?– Arm the good guys in AmericaFeb 8, 2017 at 6:18
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From Wikipedia's list of logical fallacies:
Incomplete comparison – in which insufficient information is provided to make a complete comparison.
answered Feb 8, 2017 at 6:29
I'd call it an incomplete comparison. See also https://webapps.towson.edu/ows/faultycomp.htm.
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No sweat. - - -– user7065Feb 8, 2017 at 6:37