How to identify the Circular Reasoning fallacy?

Why do arguments go in circles without evidence?

Circular reasoning occurs when the conclusion is simply a restatement of the premise. The argument offers no independent proof but relies on its own claim as justification.

Examples include saying a news outlet is trustworthy because it claims to be trustworthy or arguing that an opinion is correct because many supporters repeat it. These arguments appear logical until you notice they provide no new information.

To detect circular reasoning, look for arguments where the conclusion and the evidence are essentially the same. Strong reasoning requires independent support.