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That doesn't debunk "ad hominem" as a fallacy, it just says that sometimes people accuse others of ad hominem when it doesn't apply.
by bena 6y ago
That doesn't debunk "ad hominem" as a fallacy, it just says that sometimes people accuse others of ad hominem when it doesn't apply.
- user-the-name 6y agoYes, people think "ad hominem" means "he insulted me so I win". "You are wrong because you are an idiot" is ad hominem. "You are wrong, and also an idiot" is not.
- FabHK 6y agoYou’re right, I’ve edited. It’s the abuse of crying “ad hominem” that’s the problem.