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609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?

609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?

Update: 2025-07-22
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A lot of people will try to get you to agree with their political or ideological beliefs using only emotional arguments. Using emotions might help to pull at heartstrings, but it is important to base your arguments on logic arguments first before you bring emotion into the mix.

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609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?

609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?