Which type of faulty logic appears in these sentences? Congressman Brown's own property was included in the improvement project he brought to our town. He was not acting for the greater good at all. A.false analogy B.either-or fallacy C.ad hominem D.appeal to ignorance
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It's either B or C
fal·la·cy ˈfaləsē/Submit noun a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. "the notion that the camera never lies is a fallacy" synonyms: misconception, misbelief, delusion, mistaken impression, error, misapprehension, misinterpretation, misconstruction, mistake; More LOGIC a failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. faulty reasoning; misleading or unsound argument. "the potential for fallacy which lies behind the notion of self-esteem"
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Definition of AD HOMINEM. 1. : appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect. 2. : marked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made. Ad Hominem | Definition of ad hominem by Merriam-Webster www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ad%20hominemMerriam‑Webster
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