fallacy
Argumentum ad Populum
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What is 'Argumentum ad Populum'?
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Arguing that a claim is true because many people believe it. Example: 'Billions of people are religious, so there must be a God.'
Explanation
While widespread belief might suggest a 'common consent,' it does not logically guarantee the truth of the proposition.
Source or basis: Logic (Isaac Watts)
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