*I found this, one of the only correct definitions of ad hominem Ive ever seen. Please go read the entire article and look at the examples. ...not as simple as you thought; ADMIT IT! So, its best not use these terms in the middle of a debate. Just focus on the topic and keep the debate moving. Only define things when there is a true disagreement on a concept as opposed to a word. One of the most widely misused terms on the Net is ad hominem. It is most often introduced into a discussion by certain delicate types, delicate of personality and mind, whenever their opponents resort to a bit of sarcasm. As soon as the suspicion of an insult appears, they summon the angels of ad hominem to smite down their foes, before ascending to argument heaven in a blaze of sanctimonious glory. They may not have much up top, but by God, they dont need it when theyve got ad hominem on their side. Its the secret weapon that delivers them from any argument unscathed. In reality, ad hominem is unrelated to sarcasm or personal abuse. Argumentum ad hominem is the logical fallacy of attempting to undermine a speakers argument by attacking the speaker instead of addressing the argument. plover.net/~bonds/adhominem.html>
Posted on: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 07:38:23 +0000
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