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| rdfs:comment | - This is an expression of the is/ought dichotomy which separates what is from what ought (should be) and had generally defied philosophers to use one to prove the other. It can also can arise from a fallacy of ambiguity since the words "normal" and "natural" have two meanings: "what is", and "what should be". In politico-religious discussion, the phrase: "homosexuality is (not) normal/natural" epitomizes this semantic and logical problem. This is related to Science Is Bad. Frequently results in All-Natural Snake Oil. Examples of Appeal to Nature include:
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| abstract | - This is an expression of the is/ought dichotomy which separates what is from what ought (should be) and had generally defied philosophers to use one to prove the other. It can also can arise from a fallacy of ambiguity since the words "normal" and "natural" have two meanings: "what is", and "what should be". In politico-religious discussion, the phrase: "homosexuality is (not) normal/natural" epitomizes this semantic and logical problem. This is related to Science Is Bad. Frequently results in All-Natural Snake Oil. Examples of Appeal to Nature include:
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