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    Appeal to tradition


     
    Name of fallacy Appeal to tradition
    Aliases This is right because we've always done it this way
    Type Irrelevant Argument, Informal Argument
    Description This is right because we've always done it this way
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    Treatment There are many examples traditional ideas that have been proved wrong. Show that just because it is traditional you cannot conclude it is true.


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