What is argumentum ad hominem?

What will be an ideal response?


Argumentum ad hominem is another name for the name calling fallacy. It is used when attacks are made on people instead of on their arguments.

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Critics concerned about how much influence mass media trade groups seem to exert on government regulators and the legislative process often point out

A) how ill-prepared the regulators are for doing their jobs. B) that most media executives earn much larger salaries than the regulators. C) the "Washington turnstile" that moves people back and forth between jobs in the media and government jobs as regulators for those same media. D) the enormous political power and huge amounts of money that PACs and other special interest groups use in lobbying for new laws and regulations.

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When receiving criticism, admitting that you are wrong is never a good idea

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to research, which of the following has historically been the most receptive to covering CSR stories?

a. national broadcast media b. local newspapers c. national magazines d. radio broadcasters

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The skill of asking others if your interpretation of an event is accurate is an example of _____

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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