Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "You shouldn't take Wollstonecraft's criticism of Rousseau too seriously. After all, she was abused by her father and no doubt had a grudge against all men."
A) appeal to force
B) begging the question
C) abusive
D) ignorance

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This argument commits the abusive fallacy, also known as ad hominem, by attacking Wollstonecraft's character and personal history instead of addressing the substance of her criticism of Rousseau.

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