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Hetvābhāsa, also known as the fallacy of irrelevant reason or the fallacy of defective reason, is a type of logical fallacy commonly found in Indian philosophy, particularly in Nyāya and Vaiśeṣika schools of thought.
This fallacy occurs when an irrelevant reason or a defective reason is presented as evidence to support a conclusion. In other words, the inference drawn from the reason does not logically justify the conclusion.
There are various types of hetvābhāsa, including:
Hetvābhāsa undermines the validity of an argument by introducing faulty reasoning, thereby leading to erroneous conclusions. Recognizing and avoiding hetvābhāsa is essential for constructing sound arguments and engaging in rational discourse within Indian philosophical traditions.