An argument from authority becomes a fallacious appeal to authority when
(a) a seemingly authoritative source of opinion lacks real expertise on the subject.
(b) the authority is characterized as infallible and used to shut off further discussion
of the issues.
(c) the use of authoritative opinion prevents a fair hearing of the other side of the
issue.
(d) All of the above
D
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A. pathos B. logos C. ethos D. monos
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