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I think the reverse ad hom can be categorized under the genetic fallacy, which is the fallacy of deeming a claim true or false in virtue of the origin of the claim, and the origin can include the claimant's achievements, credentials, intelligence, history, etc.
Here are a few examples of the genetic fallacy from another website<>: 1. My parents told me that God exists; therefore, God exists. 2. My sixth grade teacher, Mr. Harris, said that all women are bad drivers, so it must be true. 3. I have known the mayor since I was five years old. So, if she says that the commissioners are corrupt, then it must be true. |
answered on Friday, Dec 13, 2019 01:05:34 PM by Abdulazeez |
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