Why Arguments from Expert Opinion are still Weak: A Reply to Seidel

Informal Logic 36 (2):238-252 (2016)
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Abstract

In this paper, I reply to Seidel’s objections against my argument from expert performance to the effect that arguments from expert opinion are weak arguments. I clarify what Seidel takes to be unclear points in my argument and show that it withstands Seidel’s objections.

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Moti Mizrahi
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