An "Argumentum Ad Populum" Used in an Argument Is a Wrong

question 83

Multiple Choice

An "argumentum ad populum" used in an argument is a wrong conclusion:

• A)that does not follow from the facts or premises set out.
• B)based on a false analogy.
• C)that relies on the idea that a popular belief is true.
• D)based on an attack against the speaker,not his/her reasoning.

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