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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and methodological issues > exercise fallacy
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > types of power > exercise fallacy

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exercise fallacy  

Definition

  • Exercise fallacy was coined by Peter Morriss, from a point made by Anthony Kenny. Both authors start from the recognition that power refers to a capacity or disposition, rather than to an event or occurrence. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Exercise Fallacy]

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