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Informal fallacy

Argumentum ad Populum

Treats popularity or public approval as evidence that a claim is true.

Definition

Treats popularity or public approval as evidence that a claim is true.

Example
Millions of people share this claim online, so it must be true.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Treats popularity or public approval as evidence that a claim is true. In practice, the key question is whether the conclusion is supported by evidence and logic, or whether it depends on this reasoning shortcut instead.

Aliases

Other names you may see

Ad PopulumAppeal to MajorityAppeal to PopularityAppeal to the MajorityAppeal to the People
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