genetic fallacy

/dʒəˈnetɪk ˌfæləsi/

judging something based on its origin rather than its current meaning

genetic fallacy in a sentence

“Dismissing an idea because of who proposed it is a genetic fallacy.”

Greek genetikos of origin from genesis origin + Latin fallacia deception

Related Words

hasty generalization

drawing broad conclusions from limited examples

loaded question

a question containing an unjustified assumption

moving the goalposts

changing the criteria for proof after evidence is presented

no true Scotsman

dismissing counterexamples by redefining the group

red herring

introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention

slippery slope

arguing that one event will inevitably lead to extreme consequences