English Dictionary

argumentum ad hominem

名詞

(logic) A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument.

日本語の意味

論理学における誤謬の一種で、議論の論点ではなく、議論を支持する人物の信用や性格を攻撃することでその主張を否定しようとする手法。 / 人身攻撃に基づく議論。議論の対象となる理論や信念ではなく、それを擁護する個人に焦点を当てることで論理的な誤りを生む。

Labeling someone's character flaws as evidence against their ideas is an argumentum ad hominem that avoids engaging with the actual issues.

誰かの人格的欠点をその人の考えに対する証拠として挙げることは、実際の問題に向き合うことを避ける人身攻撃の誤謬です。

意味（1）

(logic) A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument.

“He is an ass on two legs, the like of which was never seen before; so go home with your logic you old heathen vagabond, and teach your grandmother to milk the ducks!” The legend which we draw on, and which, never having been in print, we quote from memory, states that this argumentum ad hominem drew down great applause from the saint's supporters, and loud cries of order from the ministerial side of the house.

argumenta ad hominem （ plural ）

argumentums ad hominem （ plural ）