Applying formal or informal logical rules too quickly, without proper examination of the premises or context, leading to a technically structured but fundamentally unsound conclusion. It’s jumping to a logical deduction without checking if the ground you’re jumping from is stable.
Example: "His hasty logic was painful: 'The contract says I can't disclose company secrets. You asked me about my weekend. My weekend is a company secret. Therefore, I cannot speak.' He followed a syllogism off a cliff because he hastily accepted the absurd premise that his private life was owned by the firm."
by AbzuInExile January 31, 2026
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