AD HOMINEM:
Latin for "to the man." An arguer who uses ad
hominems attacks the person instead of the argument. Whenever an arguer cannot
defend his position with evidence, facts or reason, he or she may resort to
attacking an opponent either through: labeling, straw man arguments, name
calling, offensive remarks and anger.
ARGUMENTUM AD BACULUM: An argument based on an appeal to
fear or a threat. (e.g., If you don't believe in God, you'll burn in hell)
ARGUMENTUM AD IGNORANTIUM: A misleading argument used in
reliance on people's ignorance.
ARGUMENTUM AD POPULUM: An argument aimed to sway popular support by appealing to sentimental weakness rather than facts and reasons.
ARGUMENTUM AD POPULUM: An argument aimed to sway popular support by appealing to sentimental weakness rather than facts and reasons.