A(n) _____ attacks or praises the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
A)hasty generalization
B)ad hominem fallacy
C)either/or fallacy
D)false cause

Question

A(n) _____ attacks or praises the person making the argument rather than addressing the argument itself.
A)hasty generalization 
B)ad hominem fallacy 
C)either/or fallacy 
D)false cause

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ad hominem fallacy attacks the person making the argument rather than the argument itself. This tactic is often used as a way to discredit the person and avoid engaging with the actual argument being made.

A(n) _____ Attacks or Praises the Person Making the Argument