Reification
Also called the Fallacy of Misplaced Concreteness, or hypostatization, the reification fallacy occurs when an argument relies on an abstract concept as if it were a concrete fact; when a hypothetical scenario or situation is referred to, and treated as if it were a real thing.
Example of Reification
- "The ocean is calling me saying 'Come play with me, and splash in the salty waves'."
The ocean is not concious entity that can speak. - "He had to heed the call of Mother Nature and go live in the woods."
'Mother Nature' is a philosophical construct and cannot 'call' anyone to do anything.
Alternative Names: Concretism, hypostatization, misplaced concreteness
Books About Logical Fallacies
A few books to help you get a real handle on logical fallacies.
