attacking an individual's credibility instead of addressing their argument
Attacking an individual's credibility instead of addressing their argument refers to discrediting the person making the argument rather than providing counterarguments or evidence to refute their position.
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- ad hominem
- ad hominem argument
- ad hominem attack
- ad hominem attacks
- argumentum ad hominem
- attacking a person's character in an argument
- discrediting an individual's point of view by attacking their personal life
- invalidating an opponent's argument by attacking them personally
- lack of credibility
- misrepresenting an opponent's position
- personal attacks
- personal attacks in arguments
- personal insults in a debate
- reducing an opponent's argument by attacking their personal qualities
- refuting claims