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Appeal to emotion

 

Appeal to emotion

Appeal to emotion is a logical fallacy wherein the arguer (who is using this fallacy) takes advantage of emotion to prove his or her argument. This is a type of red herring. It encompasses several logical fallacies, including:
  • Appeal to fear
  • Appeal to flattery
  • Appeal to pity
  • Appeal to ridicule
  • Appeal to spite
  • Wishful thinking

    Related fallacies

    Many other fallacies often, but not necessarily, constitute themselves or overlap an appeal to emotion. These include:


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