Galileo fallacy

noun

Etymology

Named after Galileo Galilei, who was persecuted by the Church for his beliefs.

Definitions

  1. A fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or…

    A fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or persecuted.

    • Near-synonym: Galileo gambit

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