Argumentum ad misericordiam is a fallacy in argumentation that is based on an appeal to emotion, usually pity, empathy, etc. For example, “You have been through so much suffering lately that I’m sure that when you tell me you need the money that you must be telling the truth.”
Argumentum ad Misericordiam
Argumentum ad Misericordiam
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