Question

- For the fallacy Ad Hominem.​ Give a definition (1), construct an example of your own creation so I can understand it better (2), and explain how the fallacy is committed (3)

- For the fallacy of Appeal to Pity.​ Give a definition (1), construct an example of your own creation so I can understand it better (2), and explain how the fallacy is committed (3)

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Answer 1

Ad hominem:

1. The ad hominem is an argumentative fallacy whereby an argument is rebutted by attacking the character of the individual making the argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself.

2. An example of ad hominem would be saying, “You disagree that Islam promotes terrorism because you have many many friends who are Muslims.”

3. The fallacy committed here is that an individual’s opinion of Islam not promoting terrorism is being attacked by his/her personal association with Muslims.

Please post the other questions separately as we are supposed to answer just one question or four sub parts of a question.