Galileo fallacy

noun

Galileo fallacy

noun

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

1

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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