alleryWhat does the Latin phrase post hoc, ergo propter hoc translate to?
ABefore this, therefore without this
BBecause of this, therefore after this
CAfter this, therefore because of this
DWithout this, therefore not after this
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. After this, therefore because of this
The phrase means after this, therefore because of this, the reasoning pattern behind the false cause fallacy.
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