The appeal to emotion fallacy

The appeal to emotion fallacy occurs when believing something makes a person feel good (Appeal, 2005; Fallacy, 2005).

When the emotions are aroused, positively or negatively, then rationality is thrown aside, and the emotions take over. This is why appeals for donations always show starving children, or sick children because they know it will stir up people's emotions and make them feel guilty for the good life they are liv

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