Difference between revisions of "Genetic fallacy"
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The '''genetic fallacy''' is an faulty argument based on the circumstances of something's origin. For example, arguing that Christians should not decorate Christmas trees because thousands of years ago such practices were performed by the pagans. | The '''genetic fallacy''' is an faulty argument based on the circumstances of something's origin. For example, arguing that Christians should not decorate Christmas trees because thousands of years ago such practices were performed by the pagans. | ||
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[[Category: Logic]] | [[Category: Logic]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:04, March 13, 2008
The genetic fallacy is an faulty argument based on the circumstances of something's origin. For example, arguing that Christians should not decorate Christmas trees because thousands of years ago such practices were performed by the pagans.