Appeal to Authority Fallacy
Discussions center on accusations of using the 'argument from authority' or 'appeal to authority' logical fallacy, with frequent Wikipedia links and debates over its validity and application in arguments.
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You might want to read up on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority
IF you know why, say so, with references. Your appeal to authority isn't very... appealing.
You are arguing in favor of "argument from authority".
Is this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority
It’s called “appeal to authority”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority
That's a fallacious argument, you're just appealing to authority.
Argument from authority, really?
Seems more like appeal to authority rather than an argument.
Argument from authority isn't a valid response.
Argument from Authority is a thing.