Question
What type of logical fallacy is contained in this passage?
A highly respected local doctor has spoken out in support of this candidate for mayor. Why not trust the judgment of one of our smartest and most prominent citizens?
non sequitur
appeal to popular opinion
circular argument
appeal to authority
A highly respected local doctor has spoken out in support of this candidate for mayor. Why not trust the judgment of one of our smartest and most prominent citizens?
non sequitur
appeal to popular opinion
circular argument
appeal to authority
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The passage contains an **appeal to authority** fallacy. This is because it relies on the opinion of a respected local doctor to support the argument for trusting the candidate for mayor, rather than providing evidence or reasoning related to the candidate's qualifications or policies.