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→Fallacies of Relevance: added examples "Might makes right." Or, the threat of persecution, rebellion, revolt or war. Included Trial by combat
*Therefore, P is true
*Therefore, P is true
For example: "If you do not pay me $30 I will break your leg. Therefore you owe me $30." It is fallacious because no amount of force can change the truth or falsity of the initial proposition.
For example: "If you do not pay me $30 I will break your leg. Therefore you owe me $30." Another example: "Might makes right." Or, the threat of persecution, rebellion, revolt or war.
This appeal is fallacious because no amount of force can change the truth or falsity of the initial proposition.
See [[Trial by combat]].
===Appeal to pity===
===Appeal to pity===