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Fallacy: Genetic Fallacy
A Genetic Fallacy is a line of "reasoning" in which a
perceived defect in the origin of a claim or thing is taken to be
evidence that discredits the claim or thing itself. It is also a line of
reasoning in which the origin of a claim or thing is taken to be
evidence for the claim or thing. This sort of "reasoning" has
the following form:
It is clear that sort of "reasoning" is fallacious. For
example: "Bill claims that 1+1=2. However, my parents brought me up
to believe that 1+1=254, so Bill must be wrong."
It should be noted that there are some cases in which the origin of a
claim is relevant to the truth or falsity of the claim. For example, a
claim that comes from a reliable expert is likely to be true (provided
it is in her area of expertise).
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Description of Genetic Fallacy
Examples of Genetic Fallacy
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