Ad Hominem Abusive
Everyone should work out at least 3 times a week. Response: “You are just a fitness nerd; nobody cares what you have to say. Spot the Ad Hominem Abusive.
Calling them a nerd is attacking their character, not the argument.
“I think everyone should take time in their day to listen to music, it can help you be more calm and express emotions.” Response “You are only saying that because you are 75% funded by a music studio.” Spot the fallacy.
They are attacking their background and affiliations instead of their argument.
“A phone detox is very good for everyone because *ring ring*” Response “I’m not listening to you because you use your phone when you're saying not to, you hypocrite.” Spot the Tu Qouque.
They are discrediting the person's argument and disagreeing just because they don't follow their own advice.
“Sports are important and improve your mental, physical, and social health.” Response: “I don’t trust your newspaper article about sports improving your health because you are a coach for college volleyball and are biased.” Spot the Genetic Fallacy.
They are attacking the source of the information instead of the argument at hand.
What fallacy does the response display?: "I think we should not have to wear uniforms to school." Response: “Olivia, you’re only against uniforms because you think life is a fashion show; no one cares about your opinion.”
Ad Hominem Abusive.
"Reading helps you to be able to focus in school better." Response: "I agree with that, but also make sure you are doing other social things too; make sure to balance school and social life." Is this an Ad Hominem Abusive?
NO
"I think that everyone should buy Colgate toothpaste because it is very whitening and good for your teeth." Response: "You only say that because you are 85% funded by Colgate." Is this an Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
YES
"You shouldn't vape; it is very bad for you." Response: "But you vape every day; why should I listen to you?" Is this a Tu Qouque?
YES
"I read an Instagram post about how energy drinks are very bad for people, especially children and teens." Response: "Yes, I heard about that too; they should stop selling them to children and teens." Is this a Genetic Fallacy?
NO
What fallacy does the response display?:"We should travel and go to Paris." Response: "You only want to go to Paris because you saw a TikTok about it; your idea is sure to fail."
Genetic Fallacy
What is the definition of an Ad Hominem Abusive?
When you attack the person instead of the argument at hand.
What is the definition of an Ad Hominem Circumstantial?
When you try to discount the person's argument due to their background, affiliations, or self-interest.
What is the definition of a Tu Quoque?
When you discount someone's argument because they don’t always follow their own rules. Or Hypocracy, “You can’t say that since you don’t even do it yourself.”
What is the definition of a Genetic Fallacy?
When an argument or idea is discounted simply because of its source or origin.
"More people should join sports to help their overall health." Response: "You only say that because you play Volleyball, Basketball, and soccer." What kind of fallacy is this?
Ad Hominem Circumstantial
"You should take naps to improve focus before homework." Make a response using an Ad Hominem Abusive
"You are just lazy, that is why you think we should take naps."
"Everyone should get clothes from Hollister because it is amazing quality." Make a response using an Ad Hominem Circumstantial.
"You only say that because you are sponsored by Hollister and are a manager there."
"You shouldn't use your screens more than 2 hours a day." Make a response using a Tu Qouque.
"But you are on your screens for more than 5 hours a day."
"I saw online that getting enough sleep is essential to your health." Make a response using a Genetic Fallacy.
"I don't trust your information because you got it from a source that is run by criminals."
"You should make sure not to play games in class." Response: "But you play games all the time in class." What kind of fallacy is this?
Tu Qouque
"Everybody should play sports to improve their physical, mental, and social health." Response: "You only say that because you are dumb and bad at school, and only care about sports." Fix this response so it does not have a fallacy.
"I think that is a very good idea. It is important for your overall health."
"Everybody should sign up for dance class to show their emotions." Response: "You only say that becuase you are 90% funded by the Dance Studio" Fix this response so it does not have a fallacy.
"Even though you are funded by the dance studio, your point is still very valid.
"Don't go to bed too late; otherwise, it can affect your health." Response: "You go to bed at 2 am, why should I listen to you?" Fix this response so it does not have a fallacy.
"Even though you don't follow that advice, that is a very good point."
"The weather is supposed to get cooler next week." Response: "I don't believe you because you aren't a weather professional and you are an English major." Fix this response so it does not have a fallacy.
"Even though you aren't a weather professional, you can make a logical conclusion."
"Make sure to do your homework as soon as possible to help you make sure to get enough sleep" Response "You only say that because you are a nerd who does nothing with their life other than school and homework." What kind of fallacy is this?
Ad Hominem Abusive