Question

question 4 (20 points)
which is the best example of an ad hominem (personal attack) fallacy?
the information youre basing your conclusions on is outdated!
the money you want to spend on building a new city hall will mean higher taxes!
youre nothing but a fearmongering and paranoid war hawk!
your product made more than two dozen people sick last year!

Explanation:

An ad hominem fallacy attacks a person rather than addressing the argument. The first option attacks the information, the second the financial - implications, and the fourth the product's record. The third option attacks the person by using derogatory terms like "fearmongering" and "paranoid war hawk".

Answer:

You're nothing but a fearmongering and paranoid war hawk!