FabSwingers.com forum: Logical Fallacy of the Day: Ad Hominem

By *heNerdyFemby OP Woman
over a year ago

Eastbourne (she/they)

When you attacked your opponent's character or personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument.

Ad hominem attacks can take the form of overtly attacking somebody, or more subtly casting doubt on their character or personal attributes as a way to discredit their argument. The result of an ad hom attack can be to undermine someone's case without actually having to engage with it.

Example: After Sally presents an eloquent and compelling case for a more equitable taxation system, Sam asks the audience whether we should believe anything from a woman who isn't married, was once arrested, and smells a bit weird.

By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"When you attacked your opponent's character or personal traits in an attempt to undermine their argument.

mansplaining

mansple?n??

nounINFORMAL

the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.

"your response is classic mansplaining"

See....women can be just as guilty of it.