Visual infographic and fallacy summary: Two Wrongs Make a Right
Definition & Logical Concept
You excuse your own incorrect behavior by pointing out that someone else did something similar or even worse.
Practical Debate Example
Speaker A: „Why did you steal that chocolate bar from the store yesterday?“
Speaker B (Fallacy): „What about the big corporation that doesn't pay taxes and robs millions daily? My chocolate is nothing compared to that!“
How to Counter & Defend
Stop the relativization: 'The corporation's behavior is bad, but it doesn't excuse your theft. These are two separate issues.'
Common Synonyms & Alternative Terms
two wrongs make a right • two wrongs make a right • logical fallacy • debate manipulation
Psychological Mechanism: Why It Works
Preventivní varování vytvoří negativní filtr, přes který posluchači vnímají všechno následující jako podvod.
Common Debate Scenarios
- encountering two wrongs make a right in debate
- when someone says "What about the big corporation that doesn't pay taxes and ro..."
Easily Confused With
Informal logical fallacy