FLogical Fallacy

Snuck Premise

Description

Snuck Premise is quiet theft in reasoning: an unproven assumption is slipped into the argument and charged as established fact.

Why This Works

It works because listeners guard the gate at the conclusion, not at the premises. The hidden step passes while attention watches the final claim.

Example 1

“Since responsible people support this rollout, opposition is reckless.” “Responsible” is defined to exclude dissent before debate begins.

Example 2

“Given that this market is rational, panic selling proves deeper truth.” The very point under dispute is smuggled in as starting ground.