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Which fallacy involves attacking the person instead of focusing on the issue at hand?
Which fallacy involves attacking the person instead of focusing on the issue at hand?
- Argumentatum ad hominem (correct)
- Argumentatum ad misercordiam
- Argumentatum ad baculum
- Argumentatum ad populum
What does the Latin word 'homo' mean?
What does the Latin word 'homo' mean?
- People
- Man (correct)
- Stick
- Authority
Which fallacy involves using a threat or force to advance an argument?
Which fallacy involves using a threat or force to advance an argument?
- Argumentatum ad misercordiam
- Argumentatum ad hominem
- Argumentatum ad populum
- Argumentatum ad baculum (correct)
Which fallacy involves appealing to emotions such as pity and sympathy?
Which fallacy involves appealing to emotions such as pity and sympathy?
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Which fallacy involves presenting an idea as acceptable because a lot of people accept it?
Which fallacy involves presenting an idea as acceptable because a lot of people accept it?
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Study Notes
Fallacies
- Ad Hominem Fallacy: involves attacking the person instead of focusing on the issue at hand
- The Latin word 'homo' means 'man' or 'human'
- Appeal to Force Fallacy: involves using a threat or force to advance an argument
- Appeal to Emotions Fallacy: involves appealing to emotions such as pity and sympathy
- Bandwagon Fallacy: involves presenting an idea as acceptable because a lot of people accept it
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