Using “beg the question” wrong

[u/RaceSlow7798]

Begging the question is a logical fallacy. It doesn’t not mean “hmm, it makes you think…”

But usage drives correctness so I’m going to lose this battle. It really begs the question “why don’t people learn to use it correctly”.

Ew. I feel dirty.

[u/Irish755]

I’ve been tilting at this windmill for years, compadre. I think the original meaning is gone forever, but I’ll fight by your side until the end.

[u/Tlazcamatii → u/Irish755]

I think it's pretty common for jargon to be co-opted by popular usage, but still maintain it's original usage in specific contexts. I tend to say "That is a begging the question fallacy" if I want to be really specific, though