Argument from Authority By: Maeghann Alexander. Argument to Authority where it is argued that a statement is correct because the statement is made by.

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Argument from Authority By: Maeghann Alexander

Argument to Authority where it is argued that a statement is correct because the statement is made by a person or source that is commonly regarded as authoritative

Universal Ex. It is absurb to believe that professional baseball players have used steroids because the most famous slugger of our time has repeatedly asserted that such a claim is false. They are making a claim based on what a “higher authority” claims. This isn’t always the truth though.

Examples from the Crucible 1. pg. 210 Act 3 Danforth: “ And do you know that near to 400 are in jails from Marblehead to lynn, upon my signiture?” Danforth is claiming his authority by receiting all of the people he has put in jail. This is suppose to prove of how is right in the decisions of witches in Salem.

2. pg. 218 Act 3 “ I have been hurt, Mr. Dansforth; I have seen my blood runnin’ out! I have been near to murdered everyday because I done my duty pointing out the Devil’s people- and this is my reward? To be mistreated, denied, questioned like a-” Abby is restating her authority by saying she is a victim only helping this town by doing her duty.