The Art of Argument Chapter 1 Review

Question 1

What are AD Fontem Arguments?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the Ad Hominem Abusive?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the Ad Hominem Circumstantial?

Answer 3

An ad fontem argument that tries to discredit an opponent because of his background, affiliations, or self-interest in the matter at hand (“to the man”)

Question 4

What is Tue Quoque?

Answer 4

An ad fontem argument that assumes that a rival’s recommendation should be discounted because the rival does not always follow it himself (“you also”)

Question 5

What is the genetic fallacy?

Answer 5

An ad fontem argument that states that an idea should be discounted simply because of its source or origin

Question 6

What are the four AD FONTEM arguments?

Answer 6

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