During a public debate, one speaker dismisses their opponent's policy proposal by stating,

A) Straw Man

B) Ad Hominem

C) Slippery Slope

D) Appeal to Authority

Explanation

Ad Hominem is a logical fallacy where an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, rather than addressing the substance of the argument itself.

Practice More General Knowledge Questions

During a public debate, one speaker dismisses their opponent's policy proposal by stating, 'Of course, they would suggest that; they've always been a radical extremist!' Which logical fallacy is primarily employed here?

Explanation