Arguments from authority involve appeals to what kind of authority?
A) organizational authorities (e.g., a superior officer in the military)
B) cognitive authorities (e.g., an expert witness)
C) legal authorities (e.g., a judge)
D) academic authorities (e.g., a college professor)

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Arguments from authority involve appeals to cognitive authorities, such as expert witnesses, who have specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field.

Arguments from Authority Involve Appeals to What Kind of Authority