Argument from force

Overview
An argument from force is an argument where the threat of force is given as a justification for the truth of a conclusion. It is a specific case of the negative form of an appeal to consequences.

Other Names

 * Argumentum ad baculum (Latin: "argument to the cudgel" or "appeal to the stick")
 * Appeal to force
 * Might makes right

Related Pages

 * The argument from force is often used in carrot-and-stick negotiation.