Appeal to Poverty

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Category 4 Sibling Fallacy 5 External Links 6 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Argumentum ad lazarum
• Virtue of the Poor

Explanation

Appeal to Poverty means arguing that an opinion is strengthened because the person holding the opinion is poor.

Category

• Genetic Fallacy

Sibling Fallacy

• Appeal to Wealth

External Links

• Wikipedia [1]
• Debating with Jehovah's Witnesses [2]

Examples in creationist arguments

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