Since Appeal to Majority Is a Fallacy, How Should We

question 158

Multiple Choice

Since appeal to majority is a fallacy, how should we treat a majority opinion?

• A)deny that it is true
• B)completely ignore it
• C)give it less weight than minority opinions
• D)explore it by looking for objective evidence to support it
• E)assume that it is true, but look for evidence to support it

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