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Philosophy 103: Introduction to Logic ; Argumentum ad Baculum ... I. Argumentum ad Baculum (fear of force): the fallacy committed when one appeals to force or the threat of force to bring about the acceptance of a conclusion.
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I. Argumentum ad Ignorantiam: (appeal to ignorance) the fallacy that a proposition is true simply on the basis that it has not been proved false or that it is false simply because it has not been proved true. This error in reasoning is often expressed with influential rhetoric.
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Logical Fallacies FAQ - Appeals to Emotion and Desire. What is the 'Argumentum ad Baculum,' the appeal to force or fear? How does it work? ... Alternative Names: argumentum ad baculum...
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; Alias: Argumentum ad Baculum ... The name "argumentum ad baculum" alludes to the use of a stick, or club―a "baculum" was a walking-stick or staff―to beat someone. As a logical fallacy, "ad baculum" or "appeal to force" applies to the use of force and, by extension, the use of threats of force to "win" a debate.
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The reader is told that unpleasant consequences will follow if they do not agree with the author. ... You had better agree that the new company policy is the best bet if you expect to keep your job. ... NAFTA is wrong, and if you don't vote against NAFTA then we will vote you out of office.
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In general, we need to be careful in assessing the value of expert testimony, as well as its relevance. Argumentum ad baculum; Consider the following argument:
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The reader is threatened with unpleasant consequences if they do not agree with the author. ... (i) You had better agree that the new company policy is the best if you expect to keep your job. ... (iii) The defendant ought to be found innocent because if he isn't, there will be a riot and many innocent citizens will be hurt...
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The Skeptic Tank text archives. ... Fallacies of Relevance 1. Argumentum ad Baculum (appeal to force). The arguer appeals to force or the threat of force to compel acceptance of the conclusion. 2. Argumentum ad Hominem (abusive).
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Argumentum ad baculum. Argumentum ad baculum summary with 2 pages of encyclopedia entries, research information, and more. ... View More Summaries on Argumentum ad baculum...
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