In which of the following types of fallacies, the premises of the argument are simply not relevant to…
Ad hominem substitutes an attack on a person for reasons about the claim; a red herring diverts attention to an irrelevant issue. False cause and hasty generalization more…
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In which of the following types of fallacies, the premises of the argument are simply not relevant to the conclusion?
A. Ad Hominem
B. False Cause
C. Hasty Generalization
D. The Red Herring
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Ad hominem substitutes an attack on a person for reasons about the claim; a red herring diverts attention to an irrelevant issue. False cause and hasty generalization more typically involve inadequate support rather than this classification of irrelevance.
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