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I agree with the Argument from Ignorance . But I would like to stress a bit more that person A has the burden of proof here. Person B asking for an example is a perfectly reasonable request, but their conclusion is just too strong. If I were person B, my response would be: “If you can’t name a specific time I have been hypocritical, then SHUT UP!” (said in a classic Adam Sandler tone) or B: “If you can’t name a specific time I have been hypocritical, then don't make the accusation. You are extremely accusatory - you do this all the time!" A: "When have I accused you of anything besides this?" B: "I can't think of any times off the top of my head." |
answered on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020 06:55:17 AM by Bo Bennett, PhD | |
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Logical form: P1: If one cannot name a specific time that X occurred, it did not occur. P2: You cannot name a specific time that X occurred. C: X did not occur (where X = "my hypocrisy"). This is the Argument from Ignorance. Just because something has not been proven, does not mean it is false - this only applies when we go looking for evidence and do not find it where we should. However, there is no suggestion that we've been through Person B's record to verify this. The argument is fallacious. However, if Person A cannot substantiate their charge, they have made an unsupported claim. |
answered on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020 05:38:17 AM by TrappedPrior (RotE) | |
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