Ad Hominem Fallacy (when character Is irrelevant) Flashcards

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Appealing negatively to person’s character, circumstances or behavior to undermine argument - also can be appealing positively to person’s character, circumstances or behavior to undermine argument

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Also known as - fallacy of relevance - form of genetic fallacy

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Can be positive or negative - key issue is irrelevance to argument

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Sometimes relevant when character, circumstance or behavior is relevant to argument

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