atw: Re: How to Have a Rational Discussion

You know, even if you DO know which is more reasonable and has more supporting 
evidence, I don't agree with the chart.

I think there's room in a discussion to say, "that's reasonable, but I have a 
sense that it's wrong anyway."

rwl

On 29/04/2011, at 10:25 AM, Howard Silcock wrote:

> Don't you love how rationalists are so blind to their own prejudices? "The 
> position that is more reasonable and has more supporting evidence should be 
> accepted as true" - yes, well, of course, that's such a simple test, isn't it?
> Howard
> 
> 
> 
> On 29 April 2011 09:02, Janice Gelb <janice.gelb@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Folks:
> 
> A very useful flowchart on how to have a
> rational discussion. Wish this could be required
> reading on every mailing list/discussion forum/
> Facebook thread to which I belong, with members
> required to sign a pledge to abide by it!
> 
> http://atheismresource.com/wp-content/uploads/Debate-Flow-Chart1.jpg
> 
> -- Janice
> 
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