Hoc Est Postmodernismus Fallacy

A fallacy where someone dismisses arguments by labeling them "postmodernism." The label functions as intellectual dismissal: if it's postmodernist, it's automatically confused, relativist, or dangerous. The fallacy lies in treating the label as refutation, ignoring that postmodernism is a complex tradition and that labeling an argument doesn't engage its content. It's a way of feeling sophisticated while avoiding thought.

"I critiqued traditional notions of objectivity. Response: 'That's just postmodernism.' That's Hoc Est Postmodernismus Fallacy—using the label as a dismissal, not engaging the critique. Maybe it's postmodernist; maybe it's just good philosophy. The label doesn't tell you; thinking does. But labeling avoids thinking."

by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026

Hoc Est Relativismus Fallacy

A fallacy where someone dismisses arguments by labeling them "relativism." The label functions as automatic refutation: relativism is assumed obviously self-refuting, so labeling an argument relativist ends discussion. The fallacy lies in treating the label as proof, ignoring that sophisticated relativisms exist and that labeling doesn't engage content. It's philosophical name-calling dressed as critique.

"I suggested that truth might be perspective-dependent. Response: 'That's just relativism—self-refuting!' That's Hoc Est Relativismus Fallacy—using the label as a dismissal, not engaging the position. Maybe it's relativist; maybe it's something else. The label doesn't prove self-refutation; argument does. But labeling avoids argument."

by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026

Hoc Est Radicalismus Fallacy

A fallacy where someone dismisses arguments by labeling them "radical," "extremist," or "fringe." The label functions as social dismissal: if it's radical, it's outside acceptable discourse and doesn't need engagement. The fallacy lies in treating marginality as falsity, ignoring that many truths were once radical and that social position doesn't determine correctness. It's argument from respectability—confusing what's acceptable with what's true.

"I proposed significant structural changes to address inequality. Response: 'That's just radical extremism.' That's Hoc Est Radicalismus Fallacy—using the label as a dismissal, not engaging the proposal. Maybe it's radical; maybe it's what's needed. The label doesn't tell you; thinking does. But labeling avoids thinking."

by Dumu The Void March 2, 2026

Post hoc

A logical fallacy in which one event is said to be the cause of a later event simply because it occurred earlier. From the Latin, short for post hoc, ergo propter hoc, "after this, therefore because of this."

Basically: A occurred, then B occurred. Therefore, A caused B.

Post Hoc: Roosters crow just before the sun rises. Therefore, roosters crowing causes the sun to rise.

by Jayy1989 April 14, 2010

ad hoc

ad hoc comes from Latin and it means "for this", "created for a cetain purpose". When someone comes up with a reason not to do something or to support an opinion.

He hadn`t thought about the matter before, so when we talked he gave me an ad hoc reply.

by Malika August 6, 2004

ad hoc

A computer network consisting of a computer to computer connection, as opposed to computer-(router/hub/...)-(other computers)

I use an ad hoc connection to transfer files from my laptop to desktop.

by Michael Lawson June 15, 2004

In hoc

In hoc means respect from brother to brother, frat boys use it within their fraternity’s.

“Don’t put your name on the lease for spring break.” “In hoc brother.”

by SKOAL Berry March 1, 2022