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It is somewhat comical, but he's not lying. At least he's not hiding the fact that he's arguing from authority (his own).
by Luc 12y ago
It is somewhat comical, but he's not lying. At least he's not hiding the fact that he's arguing from authority (his own).
- jessaustin 12y agoArguments from authority might be a bad thing on internet fora where everyone is assumed to have infinite time (and ability) to dig into details. In society as a whole, and especially in the courts, however, these arguments are a useful short-cut.
- chc 12y agoThere is nothing inherently wrong with making judgments based on one's expertise. That's pretty much what expertise is good for.