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5 Reasons to Avoid Ad Hominem Arguments

By Filings on Mon, 08/13/18
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Clear Thinking
Logic
Slander

“Though timelessly popular, the ad hominem has found particular prominence in the current age, which combines plummeting intelligence with instantaneous, character-limited communication.” - Intellectual Takeout

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Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

(ESV, Proverbs 17:27)

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