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by wodenokoto 3730 days ago
I find the "wrong" usage very intuitive and vivid, while the "correct" usage is very unclear in its relation to its meaning. According to wikipedia the "correct" usage stems from a mistranslation, so maybe it is about time to stop saying "beg the question", when you really mean that someone is "assuming a point or conclusion", although honestly, I have never encountered this usage.

I suppose that begs the question: does it even mean "to assume a point" anymore?

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You should read more of my Hacker News comments inwhere I use the phrase correctly.
I lost you at "inwhere".