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| − | [[category:logical fallacies]]An [[association fallacy]] is a type of [[logical fallacy]] which asserts (or implies) that qualities of one are inherently qualities of another, merely by association. The two types are sometimes referred to as "guilt by association" and "honor by association." Association fallacies are a special case of [[red herring]], and are often based in an [[appeal to emotion]].{{wpref|Association fallacy}} | + | [[category:logical fallacies]]An [[association fallacy]] is a type of [[logical fallacy]] which asserts (or implies) that qualities of one are inherently qualities of another, merely by association. The two types are sometimes referred to as "guilt by association" and "honor by association." Association fallacies are a special case of [[red herring]], and are often based in an [[appeal to emotion]]. {{wpref|Association fallacy}} |
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An association fallacy is a type of logical fallacy which asserts (or implies) that qualities of one are inherently qualities of another, merely by association. The two types are sometimes referred to as "guilt by association" and "honor by association." Association fallacies are a special case of red herring, and are often based in an appeal to emotion. [W]