This is a preview. Log in through your library. Show Abstract Feminist philosophy seems to conflict with traditional philosophical methodology. For example, some uses of the concept of gender by feminist philosophers seem to commit the genetic fallacy. I argue that use of the concept of gender need not commit the genetic fallacy, but that the concept of gender is problematic on other grounds. Journal Information The only journal for scholarly research at the intersection of philosophy and women's studies, Hypatia is a leader in reclaiming the work of women philosophers and is indispensable for those interested in philosophy. Publisher Information Wiley is a global provider of content and content-enabled workflow solutions in areas of scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly research; professional development; and education. Our core businesses produce scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising; professional books, subscription products, certification and training services and online applications; and education content and services including integrated online teaching and learning resources for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley has published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace. Wiley has partnerships with many of the world’s leading societies and publishes over 1,500 peer-reviewed journals and 1,500+ new books annually in print and online, as well as databases, major reference works and laboratory protocols in STMS subjects. With a growing open access offering, Wiley is committed to the widest possible dissemination of and access to the content we publish and supports all sustainable models of access. Our online platform, Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com) is one of the world’s most extensive multidisciplinary collections of online resources, covering life, health, social and physical sciences, and humanities. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR
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What is wrong with genetic fallacy?However, the concept of the genetic fallacy suggests that there is something wrong with the formal structure of such arguments; it pretends that there is a principled distinction between first-order reasons for a belief and causal explanations of a belief.
What is genetic fallacy examples?The genetic fallacy arises whenever we dismiss a claim or argument because of its origin or history. 1) You cannot believe Bob's idea because it came from his dream. 2) The psychologist says Tim believes in God because Tim lost his father at a young age. So, God doesn't exist.
What is the genetic fallacy quizlet?What is the genetic fallacy? Arguing that a claim is true or false only because of its origins. Can the origin of a claim ever be relevant to deciding its truth or falsity? In most cases, the source of an idea is irrelevant to its truth.
What is a genetic logical fallacy?The genetic fallacy (also known as the fallacy of origins or fallacy of virtue) is a fallacy of irrelevance in which arguments or information are dismissed or validated based solely on their source of origin rather than their content.
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