jdgalt comments on The noncentral fallacy - the worst argument in the world? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: jdgalt 28 July 2015 04:03:32AM 1 point [-]

I find this only a partly useful concept, since it is sometimes used to "discredit" arguments I consider quite valid, such as your last two examples. At most, if called on to defend either of those examples I would have to say more about why our usual condemnation of racism should apply to the entire category, and of why taking others' property without their consent should be condemned even when done by a group that some people consider ought to be allowed special privileges.