Genetic fallacy occurs when a claim is accepted as true or false depending on the origin of the claim. Therefore, instead of considering the true nature of the claim, it was judged on its basis. In other words, genetic deception (also known as false doctrine or deceptive deception) is a misnomer based solely on human or material history, origin, or source rather than its current meaning or context. It is therefore the view of each person to accept or reject.
There are many and different types of genetic fallacies, and they occur mainly in as a conflict negotiations and in the political arena where the source of the conflict often attacks instead of judging the controversy over its quality and current value.
This deception is also known as the deception of nature and the deception of beauty.
Examples of Genetic Fallacy:
- My parents tell me that God exists; therefore, God exists.
- My teacher Mr. Jack said that all women are believed to be good at driving, so it must be true.
- I have known this Pilot since I was 8 years old. So, if he says this Pilot is powerless, then it should be true.
- She is a public school teacher, so any claims she makes about the public school system are discriminatory and untrue.
- A newspaper editor teaches his children in schools. Therefore, any claims he makes about the public school system are biased and untrue.
- My father told me that today’s boys are unreliable, so I believe him.
- My wife is overweight, so I can’t believe she’s telling me anything about improving my health.
- Donald is a millionaire, so anything he says about economically disadvantaged people in the country is a bunch of lies.
- The Times of India published that article, so everything in it should be factual.
- You’ve seen that on the cover of the closet, and we all know that everything in the tab magazine is a lie.