• lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com
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    2 days ago

    It’s not that confusing. It’s arguing a fallacy implies a false conclusion.

    A more common fallacy around here is to claim that merely identifying a fallacy is an instance of argument from fallacy when rejecting invalid arguments is logical.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      1 day ago

      merely identifying a fallacy is an instance of argument from fallacy

      When the comment begins and ends with “That’s an <X> fallacy” and ending any further introspection?

      “My mom said the sky is blue”

      “That’s an Argument from Authority! Fallacy!”

      When “fallacy!” becomes a thought-terminating response, it’s just debatebro shit.

      • lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com
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        11 minutes ago

        I don’t know what you’re trying to say. When someone identifies a fallacy & ends it right there, what do you expect them to do? Pretend your argument doesn’t suck?

        The very least you can do is provide a valid argument.