Ad hominem (technically) means argument 'against the person', not the argument (of the person).[1] A personal conflict of interest may raise issues about motiv

Ad hominem (technically) means argument 'against the person', not the argument (of the person).[1] A personal conflict of interest may raise issues about motive/integrity. Example: an argument pre-texted because of hidden/ special interests (particular to that person). tldr: Ad hominem != per-se fallacy. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem