2 DEC FS Q.18
- Option : D
- Explanation : Straw man fallacy is giving the impression
of refuting an opponent's argument, while
actually refuting an argument that was
not presented by that opponent; in effect
making the opponent's argument/position/
stand seem more extreme or unreasonable
than is justified by what was actually
asserted.
Argumentum ad baculum is appealing to force or the threat of force to bring about the acceptance of a conclusion.
Red Herring fallacy is introducing irrelevant topic in an argument to divert the attention of listeners or readers from the original issue.
Argumentum ad hominem is avoiding the genuine discussion of the topic at hand by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the opponent.
