fallacy of composition and ethics

The fallacy of composition in ethics refers to a faulty reasoning that occurs when one assumes that what is true for an individual or a part is also true for the entire group or system. It involves an unjustified leap of logic, disregarding the potential differences and complexities that exist on a larger scale. This fallacy overlooks the possibility that what may be ethical or ethical behavior for one individual or circumstance may not necessarily be ethical when applied universally or on a broader level.

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