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In argumentation theory, an argumentum ad populum (Latin for "appeal to the people")[1] is a fallacious argument which is based on claiming a truth or affirming something is good because the majority thinks so.[2] Other names for the fallacy include: Argumentum ad populum is a type of informal fallacy,[1][14] specifically a fallacy of relevance,[15][16] and is similar to an argument from authority (argumentum ad verecundiam).[14][4][9] It uses an appeal to the beliefs, tastes, or values of a group of people,[12] stating that because a certain opinion or attitude is held by a majority, it is therefore correct.[12][17] Appeals to popularity are common in commercial advertising that portrays products as desirable because they are used by many people[9] or associated with popular sentiments[18] instead of communicating the merits of the products themselves. The inverse argument, that something that is unpopular must be flawed, is also a form of this fallacy.[6] The fallacy is similar in st

Argumentum ad populum - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fallacy of claiming the majority is always correct "Appeal to the people" redirects here. For the Japanese communist document, see Appeal to the People . " ad populum " redirects here. For the Catholic liturgical term, see versus populum . In argumentation theory , an argumentum ad populum ( Latin for 'appeal to the people') [ 1 ] is an informal fallacy that asserts a claim is true, good, or correct because many people allegedly think so. [ 2 ] Alternative names [ edit ] Other names for the fallacy include:

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