Appeal to Tradition
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Definition
An appeal to tradition is an attempt to use tradition or common practice instead of logic to support a conclusion or claim.
The premise and the conclusion may both be true, but the premise does not necessarily support the conclusion.
This form of argument is particularly appealing to people who are opposed to change.
Examples
- "Gays have never been allowed to marry. Gay marriage is wrong."
See Also
- The opposite appeal is the Appeal to Novelty
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