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Fair enough -- you're correct.

Coming back to the original point (and not in response to you in particular), using "begging the question" to mean "raising the question" is very common now, and trying to object to that does no one any favours.

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That it's common is not sufficient--the majority is not necessarily right. I think pointing out a historical misunderstanding is worthwhile, especially in a forum with smart people or in an academic setting. Using this expression with a meaning based on a misunderstanding reveals that one wants to sound learned without actually being that, so I do think it's a favor to point it out. Of course it's an uphill battle and there's no hope, but I still think there are enough people who do care about where things come from and using them right.

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