Argument from force

About

An argument from force is an argument where the threat of force is given as a justification for the truth of a conclusion. It is a specific case of the negative form of an appeal to consequences.

It is also the fundamental value of right-wing philosophy.

It is also known as:

• 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
• Conservapedia: no equivalent page
  • There is a section Logical_fallacy#Appeal_to_force which agrees that it's a logical fallacy.