Definition
An attack on a person's views
Ad hominem
Convincing a parent to lend you the car - “I know you don’t want me to borrow the car, but I was going to pick up coffee for you. Don’t you love coffee?”
Red herring
My sixth grade teacher, Mr. Harris, said that all women are bad drivers, so it must be true
Genetic fallacy
Something intended to divert attention from the real problem
Red herring
My sixth grade teacher, Mr. Harris, said that all women are bad drivers, so it must be true
Genetic fallacy
A teacher is not a good teacher if they graduated from community collage
Ad hominem
Forming an opinion on something or someone's background
Genetic fallacy
A lawyer who argues that his client should not be held responsible for theft because he is poor
Ad hominem
Distracting a child - “You’re right, that toy in the toy shop looks really fun. Let’s go home and see what fun toys we have there!”
Red herring