Generalization From Fictional Evidence

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The logical fallacy of generalization from fictional evidence consists in drawing the real-world conclusions based on statements invented and selected for the purpose of writing fiction.

The Logical Fallacylogical fallacy of Generalizationgeneralization from Fictional Evidencefictional evidence consists in drawing the real-world conclusions based on statements invented and selected for the purpose of writing fiction.

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