Genetic Fallacy
Definition: Judges a claim based on its origin rather than its merits.
Example: That idea came from a political group I dislike, so it must be wrong.
Tip: Evaluate the claim, not where it came from.
An Encyclopedia of Errors in Reasoning
Definition: Judges a claim based on its origin rather than its merits.
Example: That idea came from a political group I dislike, so it must be wrong.
Tip: Evaluate the claim, not where it came from.