Ad nauseam

Ad nauseam is a Latin term used to describe an argument that has been continuing "[to the point of] nausea".^[1] For example, the phrase, "This topic has been discussed ad nauseam"; signifies that it has been discussed extensively, and that everyone involved is tired of that discussion.

Contents 1 Etymology 2 Usage 2.1 As cognitive bias and logical fallacy 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

Etymology

This term is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as:

"Argumentum ad nauseam or argument from repetition or argumentum ad infinitum is an argument made repeatedly (possibly by different people) until nobody cares to discuss it anymore. This may sometimes, but not always, be a form of proof by assertion."

Usage

As cognitive bias and logical fallacy

Ad nauseam arguments are logical fallacies that rely upon the repetition of a single argument while ignoring other valid arguments, to counter those other arguments. This tactic relies on the use of intentional obfuscation, in which other logic and rationality is intentionally ignored in favor of preconceived, and ultimately, subjective modes of reasoning and rationality.

See also

List of Latin phrases Ad infinitum

Ad libitum Big Lie (propaganda technique)

References

External links

v • d • e Fallacies of relevance General Absurdity • Accident • Ad nauseam • Argument from ignorance • Argument from silence • Argumentum ad populum • Base rate fallacy • Compound question • Fallacy of many questions • Argument to moderation • Naturalistic fallacy • Proof by assertion • Irrelevant conclusion • Special pleading • Straw man • Style over substance fallacy • Two wrongs make a right Appeals to emotion Fear • Flattery • Nature • Novelty • Pity • Ridicule • Repugnance • Spite Genetic fallacies Ad hominem (Ad hominem tu quoque) • Appeal to authority • Appeal to motive • Appeal to tradition • Appeal to wealth • Appeal to poverty • Association fallacy • Bulverism • Chronological snobbery • Ipse-dixitism • Poisoning the well • Appeal to etymology • Reductio ad Hitlerum Appeals to consequences Appeal to force • Wishful thinking

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