Fallacy of division
Also called: Whole to part
Assuming that what is true of the whole is true of each part.
How to spot it
Is a property of the group being pinned on each member?
Example
“The team is excellent, so every player is excellent.”
How to answer it
Check each part separately.
Related
- Fallacy of composition: Assuming that what is true of the parts is true of the whole.
- Ecological fallacy: Drawing conclusions about individuals from data about their group.