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    This document defines and provides examples of the argumentum ad hominem fallacy, where instead of addressing the argument made, the person making the argument is attacked. It notes there are three forms: abusive, where the person's traits are attacked; circumstantial, where their circumstances cause bias; and tu quoque, attacking the person's own inconsistencies. Examples are given of each, showing how an ad hominem fails to disprove the initial argument.

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    This document defines and provides examples of the argumentum ad hominem fallacy, where instead of addressing the argument made, the person making the argument is attacked. It notes there are three forms: abusive, where the person's traits are attacked; circumstantial, where their circumstances cause bias; and tu quoque, attacking the person's own inconsistencies. Examples are given of each, showing how an ad hominem fails to disprove the initial argument.

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    Argumentum Ad Hominem

    The act of attacking the character or circumstances of an individual who is advancing a


    statement or an argument instead of trying to disprove the truth of the statement or the
    soundness of the argument.
    The personal attack is also often termed an "ad personem argument": the statement or
    argument at issue is dropped from consideration or is ignored, and the locutor's
    character or circumstances are used to influence opinion.
    The fallacy draws its appeal from the technique of "getting personal." The assumption is
    that what the locutor is saying is entirely or partially dictated by his character or special
    circumstances and so should be disregarded.

    Simple Illustration
    1. A makes a claim
    2. B attacks A
    3.Therfore, A is wrong
    Example:
    Mayor: PROSTITUTION must not be legalized in the Philippines.
    Juan: Look whos talking! You have 2 wives and 4 mistresses! Your opinions are
    worthless!

    Three forms of Ad Hominem


    1. Abusive
    2. Circumstantial
    3. Tu Queque

    Abusive
    Involves attacking the traits of an opponent as a means to invalidate their arguments.
    This kind of fallacy arises when something about an argument tempts us to overlook the
    fact that there really is no connection between the premises and character of the
    opponent.
    Example

    Jessica:

    I was one of the speakers during the Anti-Abortion Law Forum.

    Marco:

    Why would we listen to you? You are a High School drop-out .

    Circumstantial
    Ad hominem circumstantial points out that someone is in circumstances such that they
    are disposed to take a particular position. Ad hominem circumstantial constitutes an
    attack on the bias of a source. This is fallacious because a disposition to make a certain
    argument does not make the argument false.
    Example
    Bill

    : I believe that abortion is morally wrong

    Dave : Of course you would say that, you're a priest.


    Bill

    : Wouldnt you listen to my reasons?

    Dave : Those don't count. Like I said, you're a priest, so you have to say that abortion
    abortion is wrong

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