Beware of the 'Ad Hominem' fallacy—attacking the person instead of the argument. Stay logical and focused. 🧠💬 #AdHominem #MentalModels #CriticalThinking #Logic #Fallacies #DebateSkills

Ad Hominem is a logical fallacy where an argument is attacked by targeting the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself. This tactic involves criticizing the individual's character, motives, or personal attributes instead of engaging with the merits of their argument.

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