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Tag Archives: Ad Hitlerum
sneakyGodwin
We’ve had discussions of the use of persuasive comparison with the Ad Hitlerum and Godwin’s Law here at the NS a few times. (Just a sample from John HERE and from me HERE). Here’s a stealthier version (hence, sneakyGodwin), one … Continue reading →
What would Martin do?
You have the argumentum ad Hiterlum, whereby any proposition p consistent with Hitler’s beliefs b or actions a is ipso facto wrong. Now you have the ad regem (still working on the name), where any proposition p consistent with the beliefs b … Continue reading →
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Embrace the Ad Hitlerum
Ad Hitlerum arguments are arguments by analogy — you criticize your opponent's views or proposals on the basis of their similarities either to those of Nazi Germany or Hitler himself. And so: Vegetarianism? No way — many Nazis were vegetarians. … Continue reading →
