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The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments | The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments. | ||
The attempt to refute an argument by impeaching the character of the proponent. | |||
Also known as the "Argument from intimidation." | |||
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The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments. The attempt to refute an argument by impeaching the character of the proponent. Also known as the "Argument from intimidation."
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