Genetic Fallacy The term “genetic” here doesn’t refer to DNA or genes but to origins. This fallacy consists of arguing against something because of where it came from, rather than considering whether or not it is valid in its current form. For example, one might argue that the company Volkswagen is not a good company because it was created by Hitler. However, the company was created in 1937, and its origins eighty years ago likely have no influence on how it behaves today. Similarly, the science of astronomy evolved out of astrology, but no one would seriously argue that astronomy is not a
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