Ad Tradition

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GenRank Score

16.2

A logical fallacy that argues something is good or correct simply because it has always been done that way or is a traditional belief.

Also Known As

Ad TraditionAd Tradition (Argumentum ad antiquitatem)Argumentum ad antiquitatemAppeal to tradition (argumentum ad antiquitatem)Appeal to traditionargumentum ad antiquitatemAppeal to Tradition

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Logical fallacies people use in every argument that sound smart but are completely wrong Philosophy & Ethics

Score

16.2

Rank

#16

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Average Rank

#8.6

Median

Range

#2–#14

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