Arguments from Authority/False Authority Kelsay Manion & Sean Belding Example: In some cases, the expertise may be just for show -"I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV." Definition: using a biased, suspicious, or incredible source to defend a conclusion

Universal Example Claim: “X is true because I said so.” also Claim: “X is true because Y says so.”Warrant: “What I say must be true.”Warrant: “What Y says must be true.” Claim: “You must not love me.” Reason: “You haven’t bought me that bicycle.” Warrant: “Buying bicycles for children is essential to loving them.” pbc-falseauthority.htm

World Example 4-UHjghttps:// 4-UHjg This is an argument from false authority because Stephen Colbert is saying we can look up what he said to see if it’s true but then he also says if it’s not there believe him anyway. He infers here that what he said and what to look up are not true.

Crucible Examples Proctor: I like it not that Mr. Parris should lay his hand upon my baby. I see no light of God in that man. I’ll not conceal it. Hale: I must say it, Mr. Proctor; that is not for you to decide. The man’s ordained, therefore the light of God is in him. p. 199 Speaker: Mr. Hale

Crucible Examples Danforth’s Voice: Arrest that man, Marshal! Giles’ Voice: You’re hearing lies, lies! Hathorne’s Voice: Arrest him, Excellency! p. 209 Speaker: Hathorne

Crucible Examples Hale: I cannot say he is an honest man; I know him little. But in justice, sir, a claim so weighty cannot be argued by a farmer. In God’s name, sir, stop here; send him home and let him come again a lawyer- Danforth: Now look you, Mr. Hale- Hale: Excellency, I have signed seventy-two death warrants; I am a minister of the Lord, and I dare not take a life without there be a proof so immaculate no slightest qualm of conscience may doubt it. Danforth: Mr. Hale, you surely do not doubt my justice. p. 215 Speaker: Mr. Hale

Works Cited Hagin. False Authority. 27 Nov Web. 15 Feb Lubna786rm. Appeal to Pity and False Authority. YouTube. 21 April Web. 16 Feb. 2012Lubna786rm