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Daniel Dennett refers to this as Rapoports rule. How to compose a successful critical commentary: You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so c
by jrlocke 11y ago
Daniel Dennett refers to this as Rapoports rule.
How to compose a successful critical commentary:
You should attempt to re-express your target’s position so clearly, vividly, and fairly that your target says, “Thanks, I wish I’d thought of putting it that way.
You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement).
You should mention anything you have learned from your target.
Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism.
https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/03/28/daniel-dennett-rapoport-rules-criticism/ https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/03/28/daniel-dennett-rapo...
- qznc 11y agoDennett definitely has some experience with criticism and his opinion is worthwhile to listen to, so I agree with your addendum. Thanks for the link, I did not know this. However, Dennett and Rapoport list three further steps after re-expression. 2. You should list any points of agreement (especially if they are not matters of general or widespread agreement). 3. You should mention anything you have learned from your target. 4. Only then are you permitted to say so much as a word of rebuttal or criticism. (I tried to follow the rules with my comment)
- Kalium 11y agoFrom experience, this often works with essentially reasonable people but occasionally is prone to spectacular failures. Some people have difficulty accepting the possibility that a human being can both understand their position and not be in perfect agreement with it.