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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2
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Also known as - fallacy of relevance - form of genetic fallacy
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3
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Can be positive or negative - key issue is irrelevance to argument
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4
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Sometimes relevant when character, circumstance or behavior is relevant to argument
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