Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-18
During a town hall debate on urban development, a resident argues against a proposed zoning change by stating, 'The mayor's plan is terrible; he's just a rich businessman who doesn't care about the average citizen.' Which logical fallacy is primarily being committed here?
A) Appeal to Authority
B) Ad Hominem
C) False Dilemma
D) Slippery Slope
Explanation
An Ad Hominem fallacy attacks the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making an argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself.