argumentum ad baculum

threat of force to make a conclusion accepted
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argumentum ad baculum

Summary

argumentum ad baculum ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • argumentum ad baculum is a type of fallacy[2].
  • argumentum ad baculum's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[3].

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Definition and Type

argumentum ad baculum is a type of fallacy[2].

Why It Matters

argumentum ad baculum ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (202 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

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  1. 3d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Subclass of fallacy
    Described by source Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
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