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Ad Verecundiam
A fallacy refers to a misconception based upon an unsound argument. Ad Verecundiam is a fallacy in which a claim is made that references a person or reputation, rather than logistical evidence. It is used in various forms of persuasion to satisfy the arguments needs.
Conclusion
Ad verecundiam, or argument from authority is an ancient art of a logical fallacy. The image in slide 2 depicts pathos being the cradle with which ad verecundiam can exist. Thus, this fallacy seems to feed on emotional association: how could an orphan be a murderer? Aside from the legal world, ad verecundiam is exemplified in the educational and news world with slides 3 and 4. Slide 3 proves ethos to be useful to this fallacy by showing the irrationality of trusting an educator merely on account of title. Both ethos and pathos are used by Fox News, as shown in slide 4, upon its audience. Pathos, when striking fear through its stories and ethos, by such stories being delivered by white, well-dressed patriots. Ad verecundiam exists in the fact that corporations are controlling the news feed, and thus, peoples opinion. Ad verecundiam exists by replacing peoples judgement, from analysis to conclusion, with emotional or logistical shortcuts . This is the fallacy that allows con-men to become politicians, and police officers to brutalize student protesters.
Work Cited
Sources:
Raloff, Janet. Introduction to Logic Argumentum Ad Verecundiam. p.l.e. n.d. Web. 18 February 2014 McDonald, Franklin Argument from Authority. Wikipedia. n.d. Web. 18 February 2014
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