Appeal to Probability

Type: Informal — Causal Also Known As: Possibility fallacy


Definition

Assuming because something is possible, it is inevitable or probable.


Form

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Examples

Example 1

A terrorist could attack this mall. We need military patrols.

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Part of the Convergence Protocol — Clear thinking for complex times.