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Informal fallacy

Appeal to Ridicule

Mocks a position to make it seem false instead of actually refuting it.

Definition

Mocks a position to make it seem false instead of actually refuting it.

Example
Only an idiot would think that public libraries need more funding.
Extended explanation

How to think about it:

Mocks a position to make it seem false instead of actually refuting it. In practice, the key question is whether the conclusion is supported by evidence and logic, or whether it depends on this reasoning shortcut instead.

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