Remember, in this context, it's short for 'ad hominem fallacy' so it
refers to an offence against logic, not against the person.
The injury to the person is of secondary interest. :-)
Now we're at risk of Argumentum ad nauseum!
Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc...
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 12/12/2009, at 6:15 PM, Chris Barker wrote:
> Within the meaning you are describing there, Andrew, yes. But since
> "ad hominem" means "to" or "against the man" you might accurately
> describe a personal attack so.
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