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| − | [[Category:logical fallacies]]An [[argument from force]] is an argument where the threat of force is given as a justification for the [[truth]] of a conclusion. | + | [[page type::article]] |
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| + | ==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 a specific case of the negative form of an [[appeal to consequences]]. | ||
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| + | It is also the fundamental value of [[right-wing]] philosophy. | ||
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| + | It is also known as: | ||
* '''Argumentum ad baculum''' (Latin: "argument to the cudgel" or "appeal to the stick") | * '''Argumentum ad baculum''' (Latin: "argument to the cudgel" or "appeal to the stick") | ||
* '''Appeal to force''' | * '''Appeal to force''' | ||
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==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
* {{wikipedia|Argumentum ad baculum}} | * {{wikipedia|Argumentum ad baculum}} | ||
| + | * {{!in|conservapedia}}: no equivalent page | ||
| + | ** There is a section {{l/cp|Logical_fallacy#Appeal_to_force}} which agrees that it's a logical fallacy. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:47, 15 September 2019
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.
- There is a section Logical_fallacy#Appeal_to_force
