2007-04-14 19:57:06 · 10 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
True, although ad canem and ad sciurum arguments remain unacceptable.
2007-04-14 20:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
An ad hominem argument might contain a logical fallacy, but is not one in itself.
Ad hominem arguments are commonly used by ill-informed or ill-prepared debaters whose positions are so weak that they have to attack the person, rather than their words or ideas.
2007-04-14 20:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, its still just as much a logical fallacy as it ever was. But its jsut as popular now as it ever was, if not more so. Along with ad hoc arguements and circular reasoning, "straw men," etc. (sigh).
2007-04-14 20:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not when used against a theistically infected person.
2007-04-14 20:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by ChristOnAStick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know... seriously. There was a girl earlier who suggested that atheists are wrong because they're big ol' meanies.
Wow.
2007-04-14 20:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acceptissima semper , austor quae prestiosa facit
2007-04-14 20:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor Squirrel, they picking on you again.
2007-04-14 20:12:24 · answer #7 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well clearly you and I think of it that way, and I always avoid them when arguing, (unless they started it of course...lol)
2007-04-14 20:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are one of the most disrespectful participants on this forum. Almost every question you post is insulting to religionists.
Why should we take you seriously?
2007-04-14 20:00:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
no
2007-04-14 20:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋