Argument from force
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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.