The fallacy of arguing that a claim must be true merely because a substantial number of people believe it is known as…
A) Appeal to pity
B) Appeal to popularity
C) Appeal to tradition
D) Appeal to common practice

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The fallacy of arguing that a claim must be true merely because a substantial number of people believe it is known as "Appeal to popularity." This fallacy assumes that the popularity of an idea is evidence of its truth.

The Fallacy of Arguing That a Claim Must Be True