Appeal to the Minority

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Category 4 Subfallacies 5 Twin Fallacy 6 External Links 7 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Appeal to Rugged Individualism
• Authority of the Select Few
• Snob Appeal

Explanation

"Most people don't believe this, it must be right."

Category

• Emotional Appeal
• Appeal to Authority

Subfallacies

• Galileo Wannabe

Twin Fallacy

• Appeal to Popularity

External Links

• Bruce Thompson [1]
• C. George Boeree [2]

Examples in creationist arguments

See also the examples in the subfallacies.