Visual infographic and fallacy summary: Wishful Thinking
Definition & Logical Concept
You claim that a statement is true simply because you strongly wish it were true, despite a complete lack of evidence.
Practical Debate Example
Speaker A: „Do we have a real chance of winning the match against the world champions tomorrow?“
Speaker B (Fallacy): „Definitely! I believe it and want it so much that the universe will just make us win!“
How to Counter & Defend
Separate belief from reality: 'Our wishes won't win the match. We must evaluate the players' actual shape and the opponent's tactics.'
Common Synonyms & Alternative Terms
wishful thinking • wishful thinking • logical fallacy • debate manipulation
Psychological Mechanism: Why It Works
Využití selektivní paměti posluchačů, kdy mluvčí předkládá protichůdná líbivá tvrzení různým skupinám.
Common Debate Scenarios
- encountering wishful thinking in debate
- when someone says "Definitely! I believe it and want it so much that the univer..."
Easily Confused With
Informal logical fallacy