Person(s) A claims that X is true.
Person(s) A is an expert in the field concerning X.
Therefore, X should be believed.
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The key issue with an appeal to authority is whether it bypasses critical analysis and substitutes deference to expertise for independent verification. In essence, an argument should be supported by evidence, logic, and reasoning, with authority serving as a supplement rather than the foundation of the claim.
The logical fallacy of appealing to authority arises when an argument relies on the assertion of an authority figure or institution rather than objective evidence, logical reasoning, or verifiable …
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