What the Fallacy?!
Appeal to Nature
The Definition
Arguing that a political or social policy is justified simply because it is 'natural' or aligns with the 'natural order.'
The Explanation
Often used in debates over civil rights or environmental policy, claiming something is 'natural' doesn't automatically make it a sound basis for law.
Political Example
The politician argued against new medical research funding, stating that disease is just 'nature's way' of controlling the population and we shouldn't interfere.