Ad Hominem fallacy (1 of 2)
The ad hominem fallacy makes an inappropriate reference to a person's character or behavior.
• How can you distinguish between an inappropriate ad hominem attack and an appropriate use of evidence
• Provide an example of a situation where making a reference to a person's behavior or character might be appropriate, and probably would not be ad hominem
Advertisement (2 of 2)
• Find an advertisement (print, online, the radio, or on television) that uses at least two of the fallacies from the unit. Explain what you have seen and/or heard.
• Provide a link, if possible. Identify and explain the fallacies in the advertisement?
• Why are these fallacies used in the argument?