Making the claim that something is “self-evident” when it is not self-evident in place of arguing a claim with reason. In everyday terms, something is “self-evident” when understanding what it means immediately results in knowing that it is true, such as 2+2=4.
Examples:
- Richie: Lord Xylon is the one true ruler of the universe. Toby: Why do you think that? Richie: It is self-evident.