Question

What is the definition of an ad hominem fallacy?

A.The arguer misrepresents the opponent's argument and then refutes it. B.The arguer attacks the opponent instead of the opponent's ideas. C.The arguer suggests that because an idea is popular, it must be true. D.The arguer restates a point in different words instead of providing evidence

Answer 1

Hi there.

An ad hominem attack means the arguer attacks the opponent instead of the opponent's ideas.

Your answer is B.

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