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Logical Fallacy of Argumentum Ad Invidia / Appeal to EnvyThe Logical Fallacy of Argumentum Ad Invidia / Appeal to Envy occurs when envy is stirred up in order to influence. Envy is an empty emotion. It is not so much interested in having what others have but in seeing them not have something that you don’t have. Appeal to envy is used a lot in politics as one of the main motivators to elect certain politicians. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Argumentum Ad Invidia / Appeal to Envy
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