Ad Fontem
Don’t listen to him. He’s a no-good, dirty, rotten scoundrel.
Ad Hominem Abusive
You really ought to take me on your vacation. Just think how sad and lonely I will be at home.
Appeal to Pity
Brother: No one believes that there is really a ghost haunting the old Maloney mansion.
Sister: But you have no proof! I think it is haunted!
Appeal to Ignorance
Give me liberty or give me death!
Bifurcation (false dilemma)
What is the name of the philosopher in the textbook that has conversations with the 2 college students?
Socrates
How can you tell me to “just say no” today, Grandpa, when you said “yes” in the sixties?
Tu Quoque
Do you really own a gun for self defense? More people are killed in gun accidents than are killed by people breaking into their homes.
Appeal to Fear
Irrelevant Goals or Functions
You think the problem is my fault and I think its your fault. Let’s just admit that there’s an equal amount of blame on both sides.
Fallacy of Moderation
Don’t be stuck with last year’s model. We just released the most cutting edge, technologically advanced cell phone ever.
Chronological Snobbery
I don’t believe you; you got that information from the New York Times, which is almost always liberal.
Genetic Fallacy
Only those with the most sophisticated palate can appreciate our fine cheese.
Snob Appeal
Straw Man
I have always grown corn in that field, and so did my grandfather. Corn should always be planted there.
Is-Ought Fallacy
Remember, Thompson Bradly, the famous quarterback, recommends Sprinter Sports Drink for hydration.
Illegitimate Authority
Why should I give any weight to your arguments for legal reform? You’re a lawyer and probably stand to benefit from such reforms.
Ad Hominem Circumstantial
Vote for Harkin, Champion of the working man!
Mob appeal
Irrelevant thesis
The only reason everyone wants the latest iPhone is because it's so popular right now.
Begging the Question
Every member of that team is so talented. I bet they will be unbeatable.
Fallacy of Composition