What purpose does the author's use of a straw man serve?

Vesna asked May 3, 2023

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What purpose does the author's use of a straw man
serve?

Vesna asked May 3, 2023

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To make it easier for someone to win an argument by refuting something different than what was being discussed

Rusfearuth answered May 7, 2023

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