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Kyle Larsen

Match the statement with its equivalent logical fallacy

 Regardless of Barrett’s opinion, homeopathy continues to be respected as a system of healing, and its use continues to grow, now spanning more than 200 years and several countries. In an article entitled “Integrating Homeopathy in Health Systems” in the 1999 World Health Organization’s (WHO) bulletin, the president of the French Association for Homeopathy Research, Poitevin, cited Coordinator of Traditional Medicine Dr. Xiaorui Zhang’s 1994 presentation to a congress of the International Homeopathic Medical Organization in which she referred to the integration of homoeopathy into the national health systems of numerous countries such as Germany, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom.

-- Clayton College of Natural Health responding to Quackwatch's Dr. Stephen Barrett and his criticism of homeopathy.

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asked on Monday, Nov 11, 2024 06:33:42 PM by Kyle Larsen

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The statement primarily commits the "appeal to tradition" and "appeal to popularity" fallacies.

1. **Appeal to Tradition**: This fallacy argues that something is valid or better because it has been done or believed for a long time. The statement notes that homeopathy has been respected and used for more than 200 years, implying that its long history validates its efficacy.

2. **Appeal to Popularity (Bandwagon Fallacy)**: This fallacy suggests that because many people or authorities endorse something, it must be true or good. The statement mentions that homeopathy is used in several countries and is recognized by various health organizations, implying that its widespread acceptance equates to its legitimacy or effectiveness.

Both of these fallacies sidestep addressing the actual scientific evidence (or lack thereof) for the effectiveness of homeopathy, using popularity and tradition as proxies for validity.
answered on Monday, Nov 11, 2024 06:34:02 PM by AI Fallacy Master

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