Question

which logical fallacy is most clearly used in the following sentence?
Parker elementary school's attempt to create an environmentally sound policy for the school failed because the principal, Mr. Leaner, was greedy, selfish, Individual.
A) ethical appeal
B) ad homimen
C) Hasty generalization
D) either/ or

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Ad hominem

Explanation:

This sentence contains an ad hominem against Mr. Leaner, as the narrator attacks his character rather than his actions. The author judges Mr Leaner's character by using the words "greedy" and "selfish", to describe him, without ever giving a reason as to why the policy truly failed or what Mr. Leaner did/did not do in regards to this policy.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is B

Explanation: