Burden of Proof

Type: Informal — Burden of Proof Also Known As: Shifting the burden, demanding proof of negative

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Definition

Demanding that others disprove your claim rather than proving it yourself.

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Form

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Examples

Example 1

Prove that ghosts DON’T exist!

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Why It Persuades

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How to Counter

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Related Concepts

• Related Fallacy
• Related Bias

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References

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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.