Meaning of post hoc | Babel Free

Definitions

An instance of the post hoc ergō propter hoc fallacy, in which temporal order is confused with causation.

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Examples

“or that it is altogether fair to accumulate the post hocs with their inevitable suggestion of propter”

“More grim were the post hocs of the ancient Aztecs. In their experience rain had followed the season of sacrificial rites, and they believed that ....”

“... or walking under a ladder brings bad luck; belief in astrology; fear of the number thirteen. Advertisers play upon our weakness for post hocs”

“Accordingly, most of the time it is sufficient to draw lines of post hocs and to make a distinction between causes and symptoms in an almost graphic way.”

“But I knew that my reasoning was post hoc, and another voice came in, mocking me, reminding me that post hoc reasoning is the consolation of the psychotic”

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