As a syllogism, the argument from authority has the following basic structure:
1) A says P about subject matter S.
2) A should be trusted about subject matter S.
3) Therefore, P is correct.
The second premise is not accepted as valid, as it amounts to an unfounded assertion that leads to circular reasoning able to define person or group A into inerrancy on any subject matter
- Niblets - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 8:37 am:
Meh.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 8:40 am:
Dude, c’mon.
- Niblets - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 9:11 am:
Perhaps Working Class Hero or Wait for a Factory Girl would fit Democrat day better this year.
- @MisterJayEm - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 10:09 am:
The older I get, the more I appreciate the skill and talent of Ringo.
– MrJM
- walker - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 10:31 am:
MrJayEm
Yeah, my hearing’s going too.
- @MisterJayEm - Thursday, Aug 20, 15 @ 11:31 am:
As a syllogism, the argument from authority has the following basic structure:
1) A says P about subject matter S.
2) A should be trusted about subject matter S.
3) Therefore, P is correct.
The second premise is not accepted as valid, as it amounts to an unfounded assertion that leads to circular reasoning able to define person or group A into inerrancy on any subject matter
NEVERTHELESS: https://youtu.be/cqeBt5ZO4mU?t=40s!
– MrJM