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    Appeals to AuthorityInformal fallacy

    Appeal to Authority

    Definition:

    Using someone's authority as evidence in your argument when the authority is not relevant.

    Example:

    Einstein believed in God, so God must exist.

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    Appeal to Authority (Misunderstood Fallacies)

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