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17 Cards in this Set
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I think experience is most important in choosing our next librarian.”
“Why don’t I just throw you on the ground now? How would that be? |
Appeal to Force (ad Baculum … appeal to the stick
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You admit going 70 in a 35mph zone?”
“Yes, but Judge, I have three kids, late bills, and work two jobs … I can’t deserve this speeding ticket!” |
Appeal to Pity (Argumentum ad Misericordiam
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“Come on … everyone in this class smokes crack ... take a hit!”
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Appeal to the People (Argumentum ad Populum
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“I believe murderers should die for the sake of their victim’s family.”
“Only a total jerk would want anyone to die!” |
Argument to the Person (Argumentum ad Hominem
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I believe murderers should die for the sake of the victim’s family.”
“Well, since your cousin was murdered, it isn’t hard to see why you feel that way.” |
Circumstantial ad Hominem
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I believe murderers should die for the sake of the victim’s family.”
“Well, I recall you defending your Uncle when he was convicted … you weren’t suggesting he die for the family of the guy he shot!” |
Tu Quoque (you too):
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Yes I told the axe murderer where the little girl was! … if you check your bible, you’ll find Thou Shalt Not Lie
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Accident: (Misapplying a Rule
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Universal health care?! Well that’s just plain, old-fashioned Communism!
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Straw Man (sometimes called Extension
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So, you say Bill punched Bob in the nose? All right, better get Bob straight to the emergency room!”
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Missing the Point:
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I don’t think God exists. To me, there’s just too much evil in the world to believe that.”
“Ah. Yes, evil is bad. But the best way to handle it, if it upsets you, it to seek out a therapist, or perhaps pastoral care. Therapy has been shown to work wonders; I don’t see why you would avoid it … see you in church!” |
Red Herring:
Leading listeners off track with a related, enticing alternative argument. |
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We should give that new position to Frank Thompson. Frank has six hungry kids to feed, and his wife needs an operation to save her eyesight.
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Appeal to Pity
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Professor Pearson’s arguments in favor of the theory of evolution should be discounted. Pearson is a cocaine-snorting sex pervert and, according to some reports, a member of the communist party.
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Abusive ad hominem
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Some of you oppose the appointment of David Cole as new sales manager. Upon further consideration, I am sure you will find him suitable for the job. If not confirmed, it may be necessary to make severe personnel cutbacks in your department.
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Appeal to Force
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You should read Irving Stone’s latest novel right away. It has sold over a million copies, and nearly everyone in the Manhattan cocktail circuit is talking about it.
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Appeal to the People
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Animal rights activists say that animals are abused in biomedical research labs. But consider this: Pets are abused by their owners every day. Probably 25 percent of pet owners should never get near animals. Some cases of abuse are enough to make you sick!
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Red HErring
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Actress Andie MacDowell says that it’s healthy to drink milk. But the dairy industry pays MacDowell thousands of dollars to make these ads. Therefore, we shouldn’t take her testimonials too seriously.
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No Fallacy
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Dr. Morrison has argued that smoking is responsible for the majority of health problems in this country and that every smoker concerned about his or her health should quit. Unfortunately, however, we must consign Dr. Morrison’s argument to the trash bin. Only yesterday I saw none other than Dr. Morrison himself smoking a cigar.
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Toquo ad hominem
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