Fallacy of Distribution
A fallacy of distribution is a logical fallacy when an argument assumes there is no difference between a term in the distributive sense, referring to every member of a class, and the collective sense, referring to the class, itself, as a whole.
There are two variations of the fallacy.
Fallacy of Composition- assumes what is true of the parts is true of the whole, also known as arguing from the specific to the general.
“Since Judy is so diligent, the entire company must have an amazing work ethic.”
Fallacy of Division- assumes what is true of the whole is true of the parts, or some subset of parts.
“Because this company is so corrupt, so must every employee within be corrupt.”
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