Megan Brewer
Ad hominem
Explore the concept of ad hominem arguments and learn how to identify and debunk fallacies in debates. Enhance your critical thinking skills and engage in meaningful discussions.
Here is an example of a common logical fallacy known as the ad hominem argument, which is Latin for "argument against the person" or "argument toward the person". Basically, an ad hominem argument goes like this: Person 1 makes claim X There is something objectionable about Person 1 Therefore claim X is false
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Sara G
We have an Ad Hominem attack. Personal foul, attacked the opponent instead of his argument.
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Eileen Friel
Are you using personal attacks instead of engaging with an opponent's argument? You might be guilty of ad hominem.
Santiagoveronica
Holding blog for images
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J Douglas Beacham
Ad hominem fallacy is based on personal and irrelevant attacks against the source of an argument instead of addressing the argument itself.
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Barilyn Bonroe
Ad hominem
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anhedonic\empath
This is an example of ad hominem because one animal is calling the other animal stupid because of his opinion of something. Ad hominem is when one attacks a person instead of attacking their arguement.
Leanne A
#6 is not always an error. If there really are only two possibilities, like in an argument as to whether something exists or not.
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Kelly Hazard
Nothing wrong with eating dicks though. - A Science Enthusiast
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Martin