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distinction without a difference

asserting a difference between entities when no material difference exists
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distinction without a difference

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Key Facts

  • distinction without a difference is a type of fallacy[1].
  • distinction without a difference is the opposite of duck test[2].

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Definition and Type

distinction without a difference is a type of fallacy[1]. It is the opposite of duck test[2].

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