Plurium interrogationum

Plurium interrogationum (loaded or complex question) embeds a disputed claim inside the question. It forces acceptance of a premise that has not been established.

Example

“When did you stop manipulating people?”
(It assumes the person was manipulating.)

Applied example (political)

“When did you stop taking bribes?” (The premise is assumed.)

Applied example (mystical)

“When did you accept that destiny chose you?” (A claim is imposed.)

Why it is fallacious

• It smuggles a conclusion without evidence.
• It forces a response within a biased frame.
• It blurs questioning with accusation.

How to spot it

• The question contains an implicit accusation.
• A yes/no answer concedes the premise.
• Hidden assumptions are present.

How to respond

• Reject the premise before answering.
• Split it into separate questions.
• Ask for definitions and evidence.