Fallacy Detectives 2

What are the qualities of an inquiring mind?

Describe four characteristics of a person who is humble?

The genetic fallacy is condemning an argument for these three ideas:

Whenever we introduce something irrelevant to an argument we are _______________________________.

“Genetic” means _______________________________________.

It is not an ad hominem when someone questions whether or not someone else is telling _____________________________

A _______________________ introduces an irrelevant point to an argument.

Red Herrings are often good arguments. The problem is that they do not ____________________________________________.

A double standard treats _______________ or ___________ unfairly.

A(n) _____________________ attacks an opponent’s character for his motives for believing something instead of disproving his argument.

• Red Herring

• Ad hominem

• Genetic fallacy

• Opposing viewpoint