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Not even wrong is an argument, research paper or scientific study that is so completely flawed that it can be difficult to defeat it. For example, an argument that is nonsensical or poorly structured can be difficult to counter since it may have no clear meaning. |
Type | | Definition | An argument that is so flawed that it is difficult to defeat. | Attributed To | Wolfgang Pauli, theoretical physicist | Notes | Meaningless statements can be defeated by pointing out that they are meaningless. However, it tends to be extremely hard to explain why something lacks meaning. | Related Concepts | |
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