If I argue that something is true because a majority of experts on that subject say that it is true, have I committed the fallacy of appeal to majority?
A) Yes, because I have used a majority opinion to support my conclusion.
B) Yes, because I have not offered any evidence to support my conclusion.
C) No, because the majority opinion of experts is evidence for the truth of my conclusion.
D) No, because there are probably very few experts on my subject, so I'm not really appealing to the opinion of a large group of people.
E) No, because majorities of experts are always right.
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