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A [[hidden premise]] is an argument which is based on a premise that is unstated, leaving others to attempt to reconstruct the logic when there is a missing piece. Often (not always), the missing piece is in fact the conclusion being argued, making such usage a [[circular argument]] while also dishonestly concealing the information which would make that fact apparent.{{seed}}
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A [[hidden premise]] is an unstated claim upon which an [[argument]] depends in order to succeed. Often (not always), the unstated claim is also the conclusion being argued, making such usage a [[circular argument]] while also dishonestly concealing the information which would make that fact apparent.
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* [[Claim-smuggling]] is the act of using a [[hidden premise]] in an argument.

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About

A hidden premise is an unstated claim upon which an argument depends in order to succeed. Often (not always), the unstated claim is also the conclusion being argued, making such usage a circular argument while also dishonestly concealing the information which would make that fact apparent.

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