An argument states: "Professor Smith disagrees with this theory, and she has a PhD in the

A) Appeal to authority

B) Ad hominem

C) False dilemma

D) Begging the question

Explanation

Citing an authority figure's opinion as conclusive proof is the appeal to authority fallacy. Experts can disagree, and credentials alone do not settle debates.

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An argument states: "Professor Smith disagrees with this theory, and she has a PhD in the field, so the theory must be wrong." This commits:

Explanation