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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tsomctl Aug 9, 2015 View on HN

You might want to read up on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority

r00fus Dec 7, 2015 View on HN

IF you know why, say so, with references. Your appeal to authority isn't very... appealing.

bborud Apr 14, 2024 View on HN

You are arguing in favor of "argument from authority".

theLastOfCats Dec 26, 2025 View on HN

Is this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority

wwright Nov 17, 2019 View on HN

It’s called “appeal to authority”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_authority

jedimind Jul 22, 2020 View on HN

That's a fallacious argument, you're just appealing to authority.

maverick_iceman Mar 16, 2017 View on HN

Argument from authority, really?

_Tev Apr 30, 2018 View on HN

Seems more like appeal to authority rather than an argument.

Argument from authority isn't a valid response.

lectrick Aug 1, 2014 View on HN

Argument from Authority is a thing.