The Art of Argument Chapter 1 Review

Question 1

What is the definition of AD Fontem Arguments?

Answer 1

1. Arguments that focus on the source rather than the issue (“to the source”)

Question 2

What are the four AD FONTEM arguments?

Answer 2

1. Ad Hominem Abusive
2. Ad Hominem Circumstantial
3. Tu Quoque
4. Genetic Fallacy

Question 3

What is the Ad Hominem Abusive?

Answer 3

An ad fontem argument that attempts to avoid the issue by insulting an opponent with abusive language (“to the man”)

Question 4

What is the Ad Hominem Circumstantial?

Answer 4

An ad fontem argument that tries to discredit an opponent because of his motivations, circumstances, or self-interest (“to the man”)

Question 5

What is Tue Quoque?

Answer 5

An ad fontem argument that dismisses another person’s viewpoint on an issue because the speaker is inconsistent in that very thing. (“you also”)

Question 6

What is the genetic fallacy?

Answer 6

An ad fontem argument that condemns an argument because of where it began, how it began, or who began it