Re: "No, it is not always a logical fallacy. I have read textbooks that point out that it is matter of context. If the facts are uncontested, and the logic of the argument is available for examination, than it is a fallacy. If the facts and their presentation admit of various spins, and the logic is not fully displayed, but assumes certain tacit premises, it is reasonable to question the author's perspective and background."
>>> You are so confused, I barely know where to begin.
>>> Argument ad hominem is *NOT* a 'matter of context'.
>>> The facts can't be 'uncontested', as you say, if they are NEVER EVEN MENTIONED.. LET ALONE ADDRESSED, as was the case with ProDeath's post.
>>> He mentioned NO FACTS, proposed no points or arguments... other than to say that he 'never read' the writings of the author Friedman.
>>> That is, of course, pure Argument ad Hominem: "I shall ignore the arguments and chastise the messenger". |
