Definitions
Introduces an irrelevant point into an argument.
What is a red herring?
When your mom gets your phone bill and you have gone over the limit, you begin talking to her about how hard your math class is and how well you did on a test today.
red herring
Is this a red herring?
"The mother of a young child tells him to go to bed, and he begins to ask questions, say that he is hungry, or say that he needs to go to the bathroom-all to avoid bed and distract mom."
yes
Guess the fallacy:
Genus (general class): An argument to the source.
Difference (Specific trait): An argument involving obviously abusive language aimed at a rival.
Ad Hominem Abusive
What does evading the question mean?
Avoiding what was truly asked with random information or other questions.
When someone uses a double standard or argues for an unjustified exception.
What is a special pleading?
Students who break the rules should be suspended from school. I broke a rule, but I shouldn't be suspended because I would be in a lot of trouble with my parents.
Special Pleading
Is this a Genetic Fallacy?
Donald Trump is a millionaire, so anything he says about the economically disadvantaged people in the country is true.
no, only if it were a bunch of lies
Guess the fallacy:
Genus (general class): Evading the question.
Difference (Specific trait): Irrelevant information is presented alongside relevant information.
Red Herring
What are the "to the source" groupings named?
Ad Fontem Family
Condemning an argument because of where it began.
What is a Genetic Fallacy?
The newspaper editor homeschools his children. So, any claims he makes about the public school system are biased and untrue.
Genetic Fallacy
Is this Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
Paula argues that more girls should serve on the student council. Nate agrees.
No
It would only be if Nate said "You only think that because you are a girl"
Guess the fallacy:
Genus (general class): An argument to the source.
Difference (Specific trait): An argument that isn't directed at an individual person: an “impersonal attack”.
Genetic Fallacy
An argument directed against the circumstances of the speaker's rival. (Not necessarily or obviously abusive.)
What is Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
Dismissing someones viewpoint on a value because he himself is inconsistent in that very thing.
What is Tu Quoque?
Katie argues that fourth grade is the perfect time for a student to get his or her own tablet. Her mom smiles and says that she only thinks that because she is in the fourth grade.
Ad Hominem Circumstantial
Is this a Special Pleading?
"Yes, teacher, I think that lying is wrong, but just because she is my daughter, doesn't mean she should get away with it."
No
Guess the fallacy:
Genus (general class): An argument to the source.
Difference (Specific trait): An argument directed against the circumstances of the speaker's rival. (Not necessarily or obviously abusive.)
Ad Hominem Circumstantial
Why is it good to understand opposing viewpoints.
*Helps you better understand your own.
*Helps you be well versed in the specific subject you are trying to debate.
*Prevents you from arguing rather than just discussing.
*puts you in another persons shoes.
An argument involving obviously abusive language aimed at a rival.
What is Ad Hominem Abusive?
Jason: You cheated on your test. Don't you know that is wrong?David: Didn't you cheat on your test last year?
Tu Quoque
Is this Ad Hominem Abusive?
"Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?"
yes
Guess the fallacy:
Genus (general class): Evading the question.
Difference (Specific trait): The allegation of special or new matter to offset the effect of matter.
Special pleading
Why should you teach yourself to love to listen?
*so you can be more personal
*Helps you gather viewpoints rather than expressing only your own.
*etc. (up to Ms. Kochan)