A
situation in
proofs where something is
assumed as a
premise that should itself be proved. In many cases, the
conclusion trivially follows from the premises.
Example:
Premise: Death should be prevented.
Premise: Life always leads to death.
Conclusion: Life should be prevented.
This assumes that death should be
prevented, although this is
not necessarily true.
Death has its good points.
To prove that something is begging the question, prove that the premises may not be true. Or, prove that the premises depend on the conclusion.