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kleinbl00 · 3214 days ago · link · · parent · post: What are the movies or books that show a story rather than tell it?
The argument from authority is logos rhetoric - "trust what I say because I am an expert." The Appeal to Authority fallacy is "I'm not a doctor but I play one on TV... and I trust Vicks 44." You can choose not to believe me, but misapplying rhetoric like an angry teenager from /r/atheism undermines your credibility. From your own link: Good luck with your writing.It's important to note that this fallacy should not be used to dismiss the claims of experts or scientific consensus.