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    Logical fallacies Seven waysto spot a bad argument

    2024 July10th BBC Online By Amanda Ruggeri,


    "... 7. Whataboutism (also called whataboutery)

    Sometimes considered a type of red herring – a logical fallacy that uses unrelated information to redirect away from the argument's flaws – whataboutism is intended to distract attention. It describes when, normally in response to an accusation or a question, someone responds with their own accusation. In an argument with a partner, for example, you might say, "It hurt my feelings when you did X." ..."

    https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240709-seven-ways-to-spot-a-bad-argument

 
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