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Is this a logical fallacy?

What is it called when someone avoids giving a reason for an argument. For example:

Person A: Well, this is just the way of life

Person B: Why should it be or why is it that way?

Person A: Why shouldn't it?

Is this simply shifting the burden of proof? or some cognitive bias or something else?

asked on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 10:50:39 AM by

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TrappedPrior (RotE)
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These are thought-terminating clichés. Vague, feel-good phrases used to discourage critical thought and make you accept something for what it is. 

Examples:

"it's just the right thing to do!"

"it's how the world works..."

answered on Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 07:24:09 PM by TrappedPrior (RotE)

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