You can't define gambling to be degenerate. That's a classic question begging fallacy.
Slippery slope fallacy! I hit the trifecta! Also, yes it's possible to gamble (or pursue other hedonistic activities) in moderation. It is the lack of moderation that is the hallmark of the degenerate.
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You have a strange affection to presuming people who disagree with you are committing fallacies. The question relates quite directly to hedonism. We can agree that when someone no longer acts in moderation, they are being self destructive.
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I have a degree in philosophy. Your three fallacies I called out are textbook examples.
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