Etymological Fallacy Logical Fallacies
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Video Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4ieVO2ed1c
An explanation of the Etymological fallacy. This is a type of genetic fallacy and occurs when one uses a word’s origin to justify a conclusion. Languages change over time, as do the meanings of words. The origins of a word won’t necessarily tell you about the concept it is describing today. • • Equivocation Fallacy: • False Equivocation | Logical Fallacies • Genetic Fallacy: • Genetic fallacy | Logical Fallacies • Chapters: • 0:00 Intro • 0:43 Etymological Fallacy • 2:30 Example • 4:40 Summary • • Critical thinking, logical fallacies, philosophy
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