| 释义 |
‖ ad hominem, phr.|ˌæd ˈhɒmɪnɛm|
[L. ad to, hominem acc. of homo a man.]
A phrase applied to an argument or appeal founded on the preferences or principles of a particular person rather than on abstract truth or logical cogency.
1599R. Parsons Temp. Ward-Word vi. 79 This is an argument..which logicians call, ad hominem. 1633W. Ames Fresh Suit i. x. 105 Some arguments, and answers are ad hominem, that is, they respect the thing in quæstion, not simply, but as it commeth from such a man. 1748Hartley Observ. on Man i. iii. §2. 359 The Argument here alleged is only one ad hominem. 1787Bentham Def. of Usury viii. 83 This argument ad hominem, as it may be called. |