Argument from force

Overview

An argument from force is an argument where the threat of force is given as a justification for the truth of a conclusion.

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It is a specific case of the negative form of an appeal to consequences.

Other Names

• Argumentum ad baculum (Latin: "argument to the cudgel" or "appeal to the stick")
• Appeal to force
• Might makes right

Related Pages

• The argument from force is often used in carrot-and-stick negotiation.

Reference

• Wikipedia