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Feb 13
One example of a fallacy appeal to pity is when a person tries to convince someone to do something by making them feel sorry for them. For instance:
Person A: "I really need a new car, but I can't afford it. If I don't get a new car, I won't be able to get to work, and I'll lose my job. Please lend me the money to buy a car."
Person B: "I understand your situation, but I can't afford to lend you the money right now."
Person A: "But if I lose my job, I won't be able to pay my bills, and I'll end up homeless. You don't want that on your conscience, do you?"
In this example, Person A is using their unfortunate circumstances to guilt Person B into lending them money. This is an appeal to pity fallacy because Person A is trying to manipulate Person B's emotions rather than providing logical reasons for why they should receive the loan.
Person A: "I really need a new car, but I can't afford it. If I don't get a new car, I won't be able to get to work, and I'll lose my job. Please lend me the money to buy a car."
Person B: "I understand your situation, but I can't afford to lend you the money right now."
Person A: "But if I lose my job, I won't be able to pay my bills, and I'll end up homeless. You don't want that on your conscience, do you?"
In this example, Person A is using their unfortunate circumstances to guilt Person B into lending them money. This is an appeal to pity fallacy because Person A is trying to manipulate Person B's emotions rather than providing logical reasons for why they should receive the loan.
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