Question

Help?!?!

Answer 1

Do they use the ad hominem fallacy?

1. Well, if that's Alex said, then it must be true.
2. Well, he's got twenty years of experience dealing with consumer complaints, so I think we should trust his advice.
3. He's good, but he's just right for the job. After all, he's a Jets fan.
4. Manager A to manager B: "I know we need to address the problem. But Caryn doesn't know what she's talking about. She's just a secretary.
5. His opinion about her behavior is probably valid since he has known the woman his entire life.


This is really confusing. I really need help. :(

Answer 2

@Lorii95 Did you understand it?

Answer 3

Is this connextus

Answer 4

ad hominem means one is not dealing with the facts but rather judging the person.
Some of these are not fallacious, as experience could well allow you to make a valid judgment. Being a Jets' fan is obviously not relevant.

Answer 5

So none of the answer?

Answer 6

I thought it was 3 and 4..

Answer 7

@douglaswinslowcooper

Answer 8

1 and 4 are also possibilities. If its physics, don't expect the secretary to know, but why should we believe Alex? 2 and 5 show valid reasons for trusting the judgment.