Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "I hear that the philosopher Jeremy Bentham donated his estate to the University of London on the condition that his body be present at all the board meetings. He must have been a real fruitcake. As far as I'm concerned his moral philosophy can't have any validity."
A. equivocation
B. appeal to tradition
C. appeal to inappropriate authority
D. abusive
Answer: D
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