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Nesti Gjinaj
on Dec 25, 2024
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If I argue that something is true because a majority of experts on that subject say that it is true, have I committed the fallacy of appeal to majority?
A) Yes, because I have used a majority opinion to support my conclusion.
B) Yes, because I have not offered any evidence to support my conclusion.
C) No, because the majority opinion of experts is evidence for the truth of my conclusion.
D) No, because there are probably very few experts on my subject, so I'm not really appealing to the opinion of a large group of people.
E) No, because majorities of experts are always right.
Appeal To Majority
A fallacy in reasoning that argues that a proposition must be true because many or most people believe it.
Fallacy
A flaw in reasoning or a mistaken belief based on unsound argumentation.
Experts
Individuals who have extensive knowledge or proficiency in a specific field.
- Analyze arguments for fallacious reasoning in various contexts.
- Outline the fault in depending on emotional manipulation, authoritative support, and the majority view for arguments.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze arguments for fallacious reasoning in various contexts.
- Outline the fault in depending on emotional manipulation, authoritative support, and the majority view for arguments.