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g_pepper comments on Open thread, Mar. 16 - Mar. 22, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: g_pepper 18 March 2015 01:50:39AM 1 point [-]

I believe that is the genetic fallacy.

Comment author: fubarobfusco 18 March 2015 07:42:48PM 1 point [-]

The genetic fallacy has more to do with dismissing a claim because of its origins or history, rather than because of who holds that view today. For instance, arguments from novelty or antiquity are genetic fallacies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_fallacy

Comment author: g_pepper 21 March 2015 11:51:55PM 1 point [-]

Yes, Bulverism appears to be a specific subcategory of the genetic fallacy, and Bulverism more precisely answers Ishaan's question. Thanks for the clarification.