Genetic Fallacy

Type: Informal — Relevance Also Known As: Fallacy of origins, attack the source


Definition

Jududging something good or bad based on its origin rather than its current merits.


Form

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Examples

Example 1

That idea came from a communist, so it must be wrong.

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Why It Persuades

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How to Counter

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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.