The belief that if a source is considered trustworthy or untrustworthy, then any information from that source must be true or false, respectively. This is problematic because each argument, claim, or proposition should be evaluated on its own merits. This doesn’t include trusting in someone or something.
Examples:
- I read in the Wall Street Journal that pork bellies are a good investment. So could I borrow a million dollars to invest?
Synonyms: appeal to distrust [opposite], appeal to trustworthiness