Friday, January 16, 2009

Bandwagon Fallacy

The Bandwagon fallacy is best summed up by the phrase, "Everyone else is doing it. Shouldn't you?"

Primarily used in advertisements, this maneuver is common in the political arena and social debates. The Bandwagon fallacy utilizes peer pressure to convince people that they need to change their mind. It is a form of ideological bullying.

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