Question

You shouldn't trust his argument because he is a dishonest, deceitful scoundrel! Which best identifies the logical fallacy that is represented by the example?
A. name-calling
B. stereotyping
C. circular reasoning
D. overgeneralization
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Answer 1

The answer is A: name calling

 When someone tries to persuade others against somebody else by using words that insult the person and not their reason, it is a type of logical fallacy called Ad Hominem (name calling). It is when one person rejects or criticizes another person's views based on their personal characteristics or things that are not relevant to the argument discussed.

Answer 2

A. Name-calling

A logical fallacy (sometimes called common logical fallacies) is a fault in reasoning.  Logical fallacies are frequently used in advertising and by politicians in order to persuade you.  Name-calling is a type of fallacy that you might recognize from the school yard.  For instance, “Don’t believe MrRowland because he’s ugly.”  In name-calling (also called Ad Hominem), you attack something about a person that is not at relevant to what it is he or she is saying in order to get people to side with you.  For instance whether or not I am ugly has nothing to do with the quality of my argument.