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Logical Fallacy of Appeal to Age / The Wisdom of the AncientsThe Logical Fallacy of Appeal to Age / The Wisdom of the Ancients occurs when a person's age is given as a premise in support of a certain conclusion. It is true that experience is important, but what has the person been experiencing during his or her lifetime? Is this a person who has walked with God? If so, that person will also be able to give a reason for any conclusion. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Appeal to Age / The Wisdom of the Ancients
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