Appeal to Tradition
As the name suggest this fallacy relies on tradition to prove a point, arguing that a thesis must be correct because it has traditionally been so (we?ve always done it this way).
Example of Appeal to Tradition
- "Everyone in our family has attended the University of California system, so you must do the same."
- The death penalty is acceptable because it has always been the means with which haenous crime has been punished.
Books About Logical Fallacies
A few books to help you get a real handle on logical fallacies.
