Which type of faulty logic appears in these sentences?

Mr. Miller’s views on media censorship are worthless. He is a fan of the Beatles.

a) false analogy
b) ad hominem
c) either-or fallacy
d) appeal to ignorance

Question

Which type of faulty logic appears in these sentences?

    Mr. Miller’s views on media censorship are worthless. He is a fan of the Beatles.


a) false analogy 
b) ad hominem 
c) either-or fallacy
d) appeal to ignorance

anonymous · Answer

B ad hominem

jademc01 · Answer

An ad hominen is attacking a person's character based on prejudice or opinions to counter an argument. Since it says Mr. Miller's views are worthless because he listens to The Beatles, that's a prejudiced attack--so B--ad hominem.