Consider the following argument: "My dad told me I need to study harder because I'm getting all D's. But what does he know? He got bad grades when he was in school. Why should I listen to him?" Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?

A. the fallacy of two wrongs make a right
B. the fallacy of look who's talking
C. the fallacy of personal attack
D. None of the answers are correct


Answer: B

Philosophy & Belief

You might also like to view...

Marx believed capitalism was flawed but could be rethought with workers in mind and made useful and

fair.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Philosophy & Belief

What does Aristotle identify as the supreme good of man?

a. Wealth b. Honor c. Happiness d. Faith

Philosophy & Belief

Few businesses maintain that the socially responsible course to take is the utilitarian one with the lowest net costs

a. True b. False

Philosophy & Belief

Using the letters provided below, symbolize this claim: "The only way we can plant both annuals and perennials is by planting from both cuttings and seed."P = We plant perennials.A = We plant annuals.S = We plant from seed.C = We plant from cuttings.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Philosophy & Belief