Which line in this excerpt uses the logical fallacy of ad hominem?
1)The police, as usual, were as friendly as could be, but, because of the complaint, we had to turn down the volume.

2)Once again, neighbors can pat themselves on the back for helping to ruin a perfectly good program.

3)More than likely, all they are concerned with is their selfish desire for pure silence and 8:00 P.M. bedtimes.

4)If they choose to use chain saws on their property, they have the right, and we completely respect that right.

5)Do we have to play the harp to win our neighbors' approval?

I consider that statement "3)More than likely, all they are concerned with is their selfish desire for pure silence and 8:00 P.M. bedtimes" is the right one refered to excerpt.

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CharlieStryker CharlieStryker · Answer 2 · 2016-06-08T18:39:19+02:00

First we have to understand that the logical fallacy of ad hominem is an attack to someone’s character. An example is when you are having an argument you attack someone by commenting against them undermining his or her arguments.

In his case excerpts number two and three are close but I would say that:

#3: More than likely, all they are concerned with is their selfish desire for pure silence and 8:00 P.M. bedtimes.

I hope this helps, Regards.