Definitions
Modes of defective and/or inappropriate reasoning
Fallacies
A person is directly attacked
What type of ad hominem is this?
Abusive
Yes or No, does this represent ad hominem?
Kim and Jack are arguing. Kim says that Jack is wrong because he has a tiny head.
Yes
Ad hominem should be avoided because...
A: the argument does not pertain to the topic
B: it is uncivilized
C: lessens credibility
D: All of the above
D: All of the above
An argument or action directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
Ad Hominem
Personal circumstances motivate one's argument, so it must be false
circumstantial
Yes or No, does this represent ad hominem?
During a debate, Lucy says that her opponents information is not credible. Her reason is that their sources come from .com websites.
No
Why do people use ad hominem?
a: to prove a point
b: to remain credible
c: to personally target opponent
What is the Latin version of Ad Hominem?
Argumentum Ad Hominem
Due to association with something negative, the persons argument is discredited
What type of ad hominem is this?
Guilt by Association
Yes or No, does this represent ad hominem?
A man is denied credibility because he has a criminal record.
True
Based on the handout, which presidential candidate used a form of ad hominem?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Past actions discredit one's argument
What type of ad hominem is this?
Tu Quoque
Yes or No, does this represent ad hominem?
During an educational debate, a christian woman reasons that her opponent is wrong because he is an atheist.
Yes