Re:How critical theory is radicalizing high school debate
by vacuity on Saturday July 29, 2023 @09:29PM
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Sounds like Chesterton's fence.
"Tear it down!"
"OK, but can you give me a good reason to?"
"...It's an obstruction."
"Reeeeeal persuasive."
Even if the other side has abysmal reasoning, you won't be able to distinguish that from decent arguments if you blindly try to push your side of things. Besides, establishing common ground is key to cooperation.
"Tear it down!"
"OK, but can you give me a good reason to?"
"...It's an obstruction."
"Reeeeeal persuasive."
Even if the other side has abysmal reasoning, you won't be able to distinguish that from decent arguments if you blindly try to push your side of things. Besides, establishing common ground is key to cooperation.