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==About== | ==About== | ||
[[Misrepresentation]] is a form of [[rhetorical deception]] in which someone describes someone else's position inaccurately. | [[Misrepresentation]] is a form of [[rhetorical deception]] in which someone describes someone else's position inaccurately. | ||
| − | The intent may be either of: | + | The intent may be accidental, or either of: |
* to make it easier to argue against (a [[straw man]]) | * to make it easier to argue against (a [[straw man]]) | ||
* to [[poison the well]] against them | * to [[poison the well]] against them | ||
| − | + | If the misrepresentation is accidental, then the arguer will not repeat the misrepresentation once corrected, and is not intentionally committing a rhetorical deception. If, however, the arguer continues to misrepresent the same position (without at least a disclaimer that they've previously misunderstood it so they might still be explaining it wrong), this is a sign of [[bad faith]]. | |
==Related== | ==Related== | ||
* [[Sex reassignment surgery/misrepresentation]]: SRS is often misrepresented as unnecessary or harmful | * [[Sex reassignment surgery/misrepresentation]]: SRS is often misrepresented as unnecessary or harmful | ||
Latest revision as of 13:21, 3 August 2021
About
Misrepresentation is a form of rhetorical deception in which someone describes someone else's position inaccurately.
The intent may be accidental, or either of:
- to make it easier to argue against (a straw man)
- to poison the well against them
If the misrepresentation is accidental, then the arguer will not repeat the misrepresentation once corrected, and is not intentionally committing a rhetorical deception. If, however, the arguer continues to misrepresent the same position (without at least a disclaimer that they've previously misunderstood it so they might still be explaining it wrong), this is a sign of bad faith.
Related
- Sex reassignment surgery/misrepresentation: SRS is often misrepresented as unnecessary or harmful