Poisoning the Well

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Appeal to Ridicule

Logically close Often paired Same family

Mocks a position to make it seem false instead of actually refuting it.

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Ad Hominem

Common Logically close Same family Often confused

Attacks the person making the argument instead of addressing the argument itself.

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Guilt by Association

Logically close Same family Often confused

Dismisses a person or claim by linking it to someone or something disliked rather than addressing the reasoning itself.

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Tu Quoque

Common Logically close Same family Often confused

Responds to criticism by accusing the critic of similar behavior instead of addressing the criticism.

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Genetic Fallacy

Common Logically close Same family Similar wording

Judges a claim by where it came from rather than by the quality of the claim itself.

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Strawman

Common Often paired Same family Similar wording

Misrepresents an opposing view so it becomes easier to dismiss.