TYPE OF FALLACIES PART 1

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Fallacies are fake or deceptive arguments, arguments that prove nothing. Fallacies often seem superficially sound, and they far too often retain immense persuasive power even after being clearly exposed as false.


Bandwagon Fallacy
The bandwagon fallacy is the assumption that the opinion of the majority is always valid: that is, everyone believes it, so you should too. A couple different fallacies can be included under this label, such as

Ad populum fallacy:
 - Latin word for “to the popularity”
- Something is accepted because it’s popular.

Posted by Lupe Rosales (2013, January 31) ''Ad Populum Fallacy''


Consensus Gentium fallacy:
 - Latin word for “consensus of the people”
- Something is accepted because the relevant authorities or people all agree on it.
Posted by Smeriglia (2013, October 13) 
''Preti (Priests) -Ep.2 Consensus Gentium''


Status appeal fallacy:  

- Something is considered true because it has the reputation of lending status, making you look "popular,” or “successful.”
Posted by Laura Johnson (2014, February 17) ''The Bandwagon Fallacy''
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnTzn9AFWLo



Example:



Exhibit A

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Exhibit B
Posted by Gene Yang (2018, September 26)

LF14 Bandwagon
Exhibit C

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