Which fallacy is demonstrated in this example? Doctor: "I'm not sure what the disease you have is, but frankly I think it is due to drinking." Patient: "That's okay. I will come ba... Which fallacy is demonstrated in this example? Doctor: "I'm not sure what the disease you have is, but frankly I think it is due to drinking." Patient: "That's okay. I will come back when you are sober."
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The question asks to identify the fallacy in the example. The doctor assumes the patient's disease is due to drinking without proper examination or evidence. The patient then implies the doctor's judgement is impaired by intoxication.
Answer
ad hominem
ad hominem
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ad hominem
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The ad hominem fallacy is a type of logical fallacy where an argument is rejected based on irrelevant information about the person presenting the argument, rather than on the merits of the argument itself.
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Ensure the argument directly addresses the claim being made, rather than attacking the person making the claim.
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