Argumentum ad baculum, literally meaning "appeal to the stick," is the fallacy that might makes right.
L'"Argumentum ad baculum", o appello alla forza, sostiene che "chi ha il potere ha ragione".
| Fallacy | Argumentum ad baculum |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | (literally "appeal to the stick" or "appeal to force") Might makes right |
Tags: fallacies, logic
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