• Genetic Fallacy

    Description


    This     Genetic Fallacy creates an argument that is accepted or rejected based on the source of the evidence, rather than on the quality or applicability of the evidence. It is also a line of reasoning in which a perceived defect in the origin of a claim or thing is taken to be evidence that discredits the claim or thing itself.

    Example


    He has a medical degree and doesn't like vaccines, so obviously vaccines are bad.




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