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Alexander

What type of fallacy is this?


Person A: Are you sure that X is safe?

Person B: How can you ask me that?! Do you think that I would ever put you in danger?

asked on Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022 11:32:12 PM by Alexander

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Dr. Richard
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I see two main fallacies here: The Fallacy of Diversion and the Appeal to Righteous Indignation. Depending on the person and the discussion, you might find some of the Dunning-Kruger effect.

answered on Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 08:02:32 AM by Dr. Richard

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Ed F
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There’s no argument here and therefore no fallacy.  

answered on Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 01:36:00 AM by Ed F

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TrappedPrior (RotE) writes:

Agreed on this one. It's just a two-part conversation.

posted on Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 03:56:49 AM