Meanings
nounGalileo fallacy (plural Galileo fallacies)
plural Galileo fallacies
- A fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or persecuted.
Near-synonym: Galileo gambit
Synonyms: Galileo gambit
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA fallacy whereby it is implied that one is correct due to being widely criticized or persecuted.
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Named after Galileo Galilei, who was persecuted by the Church for his beliefs.
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