Argumentum ad populum

In argumentation theory, an argumentum ad populum (Latin for 'appeal to the people')[1] is a fallacious argument which is based on claiming a truth or affirming something is good or correct because many people think so.[2]

  1. ^ Walton, Douglas N. (1999). Appeal to Popular Opinion. The Pennsylvania State University Press. pp. 61–62. ISBN 0-271-01818-6. LCCN 98031384.
  2. ^ Ayala, Maite (January 11, 2021). "Falacia ad populum: definición, características, ejemplos". Lifeder (in Spanish). Retrieved August 1, 2021.

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