Monday, October 04, 2004

A Zoo of Fallacies

The fallacist, like the zoo-keeper, develops an affectionate relationship with his specimens. He keeps them correctly labelled in their separate enclosures, and looks them over from time to time pausing to stroke a petitiĆ³ principii, or allowing an ignoratio elenchi to nuzzle against his hand. Most of all, he hopes the public will enjoy the exhibits as much as he does.

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