Summary

A fallacy I have chosen is the appeal to emotion, which is an argument that attempts to manipulate emotions to win a claim or position rather than rely on reasoning and evidence. For example, a candidate gives a speech describing their personal experiences of poverty and hardship. They call on voters to support them, based on their empathy and understanding of the struggles people face. This uses emotional appeals to persuade voters to support a political candidate based on their personal experiences and emotional connection to the issue at hand, rather than the candidate's plans. However, they rely on emotional appeals to persuade voters without providing any specific information or evidence about the candidate's qualifications. The fallacy of appeal to emotion is used to manipulate the emotions of voters and create a personal connection between the candidate and the audience, rather than presenting an argument based on facts and evidence. Although emotional appeals can be effective in creating a connection between a candidate and their supporters, it is important for leaders to also provide information and evidence to support their plans.