ad hominem
The term "ad hominem" is derived from Latin, meaning 'to the person,' and is commonly used to describe a type of fallacious argument in debates and discussions.
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Definition
C1Debate
(formal, logical fallacy)An argument that attacks a person's character or attributes instead of addressing their argument's content.
Example
- Instead of addressing his opponent's points, he resorted to ad hominem attacks.
C1Rhetoric
(formal, logical fallacy)A rhetorical strategy where the speaker targets the opponent personally rather than engaging with their argument.
Example
- Her ad hominem remarks diverted attention from the actual debate topic.
Similar
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