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