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| | The Autonomist - Logic Fallacies |
 | | Ad baculum fallacy - (argument from power or force.) (The Latin means, "according to the stick," or "by means of the rod.") (See Argument from intimidation fallacy) Arguing to gain acceptance or agreement by a threat, or use of force. |
 | | Ad personam fallacy - (appeal to personal interest) Usually described as appealing to the personal likes (preferences, prejudices, predisposition) in order to have an argument accepted, but includes appeals to anything that is not, "rational," such as feelings, sense of honor, pride, reputation, habits, and most frequently fears, which of course are all personal interests. |
 | | Ad populum is not the same as either the Democratic or Consensus gentium fallacies, which attempt to prove something is true (or right) based on the number of people who already agree with, desire, or choose it. |
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