A revisionist perspective on political ad hominem argument: A case study
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Central States Speech Journal
- Vol. 35 (4) , 228-237
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10510978409368192
Abstract
These authors argue that a political ad hominem should not be regarded as a fallacy but as a legitimate argument that directly deals with a candidate's fitness for office. They illustrate their ideas in an analysis of the 1982 Illinois gubernatorial campaign.Keywords
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