Argumentum Ad Populum
/ˌɑːrɡjʊˈmɛntəm æd pəˈpjuːləm/
Definitions
- (n.) A logical fallacy in which an argument is deemed true or valid solely because it is widely accepted or popular.
The lawyer cautioned against relying on argumentum ad populum to defend the policy.
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Commentary
Often encountered in legal arguments, this fallacy can obscure reasoned analysis by appealing to public opinion rather than facts or law.
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