Old, new, and natural do not settle quality

A proposal's history or origin can affect its value. A long-used method may have a useful track record. A new design may solve an old limitation. A material's origin may matter to someone's preferences.

Those facts still need a connection to the conclusion. This lesson examines appeals to tradition, novelty, and nature. Each treats a descriptive label as if it automatically proved that something is better, safer, or right.