Understanding Tu Quoque and Its Variants

What is the primary focus of a tu quoque argument?

• The emotional appeal of the argument

• The speaker's inconsistent actions

• The factual accuracy of the claim

• The logical structure of the argument

What is a common name for the tu quoque fallacy?

• Slippery slope

• Appeal to authority

• Strawman fallacy

• You too fallacy

What is whataboutism primarily used for?

• To provide additional evidence

• To discredit a person's position by highlighting hypocrisy

• To support the original argument

• To clarify the speaker's intentions

How can hypocrisy be relevant in a tu quoque argument?

• It strengthens the speaker's position

• It is irrelevant and should be ignored

• It can indicate the speaker's lack of belief in their own argument

• It always proves the argument false

What is a recommended strategy when faced with a tu quoque argument?

• Ignore the argument completely

• Attack the argument's relevance to the conversation

• Agree with the speaker's point

• Focus on the speaker's character