atw: Re: How to Have a Rational Discussion
- From: Robert Levy <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:35:32 +1000
Though, having said that, I certainly do appreciate the sentiment. How many
arguments go around in circles because of the failure of one person to follow
most of those guidelines? Those conversations are pointless and frustrating.
I especially find it frustrating when someone brings up talking points that
they KNOW aren't valid, but they hope that you don't know they aren't. They
want to score a point or two, and don't care how. That mainly happens in
political discussions. Harumph.
rwl
On 29/04/2011, at 11:30 AM, Robert Levy wrote:
> 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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