Some Notes On Debates I Have Seen Recently
12 years ago
People should learn what logical fallacies actually are. Just because you can identify, or misidentify, the type of argument being made does not mean the argument is false.
Being able to identify the means by which a group accomplishes something in no way undermines the fact that the group accomplishes that thing.
You can't claim that your inability to answer every question is a "wonderful opportunity to learn" if you claim that your opponents lack of answers proves them wrong.
Being able to identify the means by which a group accomplishes something in no way undermines the fact that the group accomplishes that thing.
You can't claim that your inability to answer every question is a "wonderful opportunity to learn" if you claim that your opponents lack of answers proves them wrong.
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1) Just because I impugn your source, doesn't mean I'm wrong.
2) The ends may not justify the means, but the ends still exist.
3) You can't be a hypocrite, and expect to win the debate.