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What is an 'ad hominem' logical fallacy frequently analyzed in critical reasoning questions?

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Answer

Attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the substance, evidence, or logic of the argument itself.

Explanation

Discrediting a speaker's character or motives does not invalidate the factual validity of their premises.

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