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Informal fallacy Commonly Used Fallacy

Special Pleading

Applies standards selectively, carving out an exception when the rule becomes inconvenient.

Definition

Applies standards selectively, carving out an exception when the rule becomes inconvenient.

Example
The rule applies to everyone else, but my case is different and should not be judged by the same standard.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Applies standards selectively, carving out an exception when the rule becomes inconvenient. 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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