Chapter 1: Ad Fontem Arguments

The Latin ad hominem means "to the ________"

An argument that tries to discredit an opponent because of his background, affiliations, or self-interest in the matter at hand.

• tu quoque

• ad hominem circumstantial

• ad hominem abusive

• genetic fallacy

An argument that assumes that a rival's recommendation should be discounted because the rival does not always follow it himself.

• tu quoque

• ad hominem circumstantial

• ad hominem abusive

• genetic fallacy

A class of the fallacies of relevance that focus on the source of the argument rather than on the issue itself: ________________ fallacies/arguments. (Spelling counts!)

An argument that states that an idea should be discounted simply because of its source or origin.

• tu quoque

• ad hominem circumstantial

• ad hominem abusive

• genetic fallacy

The Latin ad fontem means "to the _____________" (spelling counts!)

The name of our final fallacy from Chapter 1 comes from the Greek word ___________ which means "beginning." (Spelling counts!)

An argument that attempts to avoid the issue by insulting an opponent with ugly or unfair names.

• tu quoque

• ad hominem circumstantial

• ad hominem abusive

• genetic fallacy

All of the following are personal attacks EXCEPT for...?

• ad hominem abusive

• ad hominem circumstantial

• tu quoque

• genetic fallacy

The Latin tu quoque means "_____________" (spelling counts!)