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Informal fallacy

Reification

Treats an abstract idea or label as if it were a concrete thing with independent existence.

Definition

Treats an abstract idea or label as if it were a concrete thing with independent existence.

Example
The market wants stability, so we must obey what the market wants.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Treats an abstract idea or label as if it were a concrete thing with independent existence. In practice, the key question is whether the conclusion is supported by evidence and logic, or whether it depends on this reasoning shortcut instead.

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