Argument from force
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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.