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appeal to force

Using a threat in place of reasons.

An appeal to force tries to get a conclusion accepted by threatening harm to anyone who rejects it. A threat can give someone a reason to act a certain way, but it gives no reason at all to think a claim is true.

Examples

  • "You'll agree this plan is the best one, if you want to keep your spot on the team."

See also

appeal to emotion
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