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The Latin ad hominem means "to the ________"
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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
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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
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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!)
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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
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The Latin ad fontem means "to the _____________" (spelling counts!)
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The name of our final fallacy from Chapter 1 comes from the Greek word ___________ which means "beginning." (Spelling counts!)
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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
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All of the following are personal attacks EXCEPT for...?
ad hominem abusive
ad hominem circumstantial
tu quoque
genetic fallacy
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The Latin tu quoque means "_____________" (spelling counts!)