Consider the following argument: "Richard Dawkins argues that evolution is true. But he's a godless atheist who can't be trusted. Therefore, his arguments for evolution must be faulty." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?
A) the fallacy of personal attack
B) the fallacy of look who's talking
C) the fallacy of attacking the motive
D) None of the answers are correct

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This argument commits the fallacy of personal attack (also known as ad hominem) by dismissing Dawkins' arguments on the basis of his personal beliefs (being an atheist) rather than addressing the arguments themselves.

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