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In the argument "Everyone is buying these shoes, so they must be the best ones available," what type of fallacy is demonstrated?

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Ad Populum
Ad Populum

Non Sequitur
Non Sequitur

Hasty Generalization
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Slippery Slope

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The argument "Everyone is buying these shoes, so they must be the best ones available" demonstrates the Ad Populum fallacy. This fallacy occurs when something is considered true or better simply because many people believe it or are doing it.